Louvre's Leonardo was overcleaned, say art experts

"The Louvre is facing accusations that it overcleaned a masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, leaving it with a brightness that the Renaissance master never intended.

Two of France's top art experts have voiced their protest over the cleaning of The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne – a jewel of western art – by resigning from the Paris museum's advisory committee responsible for its 'restoration.'"  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  The Guardian
On:  12/28/11
Website:  http://www.guardian.co.uk

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