Cimabue: The Maestà Revealed

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Written By Roberto De Simone

“We've discovered details that were previously masked by extensive overpainting!”.

A look back at the impressive restoration of Cimabue's La Maesta. This major work, painted in 1280 for one of Tuscany's churches, San Francesco, can be seen in the “Revoir Cimabue” exhibition until May 12, 2025.

Roberto De Simone

Founder and editor of Fondo Oro Magazine. Based in Bonn, Germany.

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