Virgin of the Rocks belongs entirely to Da Vinci by Milota Sidorova

One of the most famous Da Vinci's artworks, the Virgin of the rocks has recently undergone 18-months project of restoration. The work was aimed to uncover upper levels of the image and find out whether the painting was done all by master himself, or with the supply from his students. It's been known that the painting dated between 1491 and 1508 and contained several layers which was, according several scholars the reason to believe Da Vinci didn't finished the work all by himself. Restoration team removed some degraded varnish that lasted back to late 1940s. Experts were then allowed to study the brush strokes and styles in much closer look. The picture finally showed full ! tonal range and indicated Da Vinci's scrutiny and the way of thinking. Renaissance painter was believed to be “eternal perfectionist”. His common habit was to paint pictures for years, bringing them anywhere he was supposed to travel. That is the story of Mona Lisa, picture being painted up to 10 years, mostly on his journeys. Da Vinci painted his artworks within several time periods. Experts from British Gallery said they found two completely unknown designs on the image, one of them was never realized and the second indicates master changed his visions several times back in 2005. The painting also showed only pencil drawn hand of the angel, but also fully realized heads, typical feature of Da Vinci and his way of painting. Therefore the project revealed the painting was designed all by the painter. The image will return on display of the Gallery the next week.

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