Tag: Salvatore Prato

San Marino Exhibition: Masterpieces of Hidden Heritage from Private Collections

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Hidden behind closed doors for centuries, these masterpieces have never stood before the public eyeโ€”until now. Masterpieces of Hidden Heritage โ€“ Works of Art from Private Collections invites visitors on an unprecedented journey through time, unveiling treasures from private collections that chart the evolution of art across Europeโ€™s most iconic regions. From the delicate brushstrokes of Vittore Bellinianoโ€™s Deposition at the Sepulchre to the sculptural genius of Donatelloโ€™s Madonna and Child, and from the haunting realism of Giuseppe Riberaโ€™s Saint Jerome to the modernist purity of Giorgio Morandiโ€™s Still Life, each piece whispers stories of its origin, its journey, and its enduring legacy. This exhibition, set against the historic backdrop of San Marinoโ€”the oldest republic in the worldโ€”reveals not only extraordinary works of art but also the cultural heartbeat of the states that shaped them.

Gauguin’s New Masterpiece Discovered! Never Before Seen ‘Beautes a Tahiti’

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The World Art News is the first to bring you this breaking story of a newly discovered masterpiece ‘Beautes a Tahiti โ€“ Source sur la mer’ by Paul Gauguin. Marking a significant moment in art history, Giancarlo Graziani and Salvatore Prato meticulously unravel a narrative that transcends the boundaries of mere artistry. With scholarly rigor, they trace the journey of this previously unseen painting, illuminating its path from obscurity to revelation. From the vibrant streets of Paris to the tranquil shores of Tahiti, the canvas bears witness to a compelling tale of artistic brilliance and commercial intrigue. As its secrets are methodically revealed, the painting emerges as a testament to Gauguin’s enduring legacy and the timeless allure of discovery in the world of art.

Donatello Puzzle: The Deposition of Christ and High Altar at Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua

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As part of the exhibition dedicated to Donatello at the Victoria and Albert Museum (“Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance,” which took place from February 11, 2023, to June 11, 2023), a conference organized by the V&A Research Institute was held in London. It focused on the Medici sculptor par excellence, the only one honored with burial in the crypt of the Basilica of the Florentine dynasty of San Lorenzo. Speeches were scheduled over two days and saw the presence of the most important specialists in the international arena. They took stock of the studies dedicated to the Master, which, despite having a very extensive bibliography, still leave many questions open.

Deposition of Christ by Donatello – The Mystery of a Restoration

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We learned from the press that the Pontifical Delegation for the Basilica of Saint Anthony ofย Padua appointed a scientific committee composed of four scholars to evaluate the conservation and restoration program of the “Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata” which stands out in the square adjacent to the Basilica of Padua.

Since 2020, Ce.St.Art and the association Territori have conceived, promoted, and presented a far-reaching project which covers not only the restoration of the “Gattamelata Statue” but above all the restoration of the “Deposition of Christ” by Donatello stored inside the Basilica and which, while representing an absolute masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, is in a questionable condition.

Raphael’s First Signed Painting:ย The โ€œMystic Marriage of Saint Catherineโ€ of Cittร  di Castello

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Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, Raphael

In 2010 the “(crypto)signature” in stylized letters “RAFFAEL SANT PXT” and the date 1501 in Roman numerals “MDI” were discovered inserted in the arabesque decoration of the border of Saint Catherine’s mantle.

The presence of Raphael in Cittร  di Castello in those years is proven by the historical sources and consolidated by studies and therefore the date shown on the “small tablet or small panel painting” is perfectly consistent with the biographical events of the Artist.

Moreover, Raphael’s practice of affixing his signature and cryptosignature on paintings was his typical habit during his youthful period and it was also a practice of many other artists before becoming famous.