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soothsayer

(38,601 posts)
4. She used to be flanked by columns or pillars or something I think
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 04:06 PM
Mar 2021

They got lopped off for framing or something .

Oh you can see them a bit

Luciferous

(6,067 posts)
9. I watch the Repair Shop on Netflix and sometimes they do art restorations. It's amazing
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 06:08 PM
Mar 2021

how much of a difference a little cleaning makes!

Karadeniz

(22,267 posts)
13. I think all those cats have been photoshopped. There's only supposed to be one being cradled
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 06:24 PM
Mar 2021

Behind her hands. Let's not gild the lily!!!

Karadeniz

(22,267 posts)
14. I love the restored version! So much more detail not obscured by centuries of grime.
Fri Mar 26, 2021, 06:29 PM
Mar 2021

Well! I just read that she's supposed to look grimy! It's called sfumato, smoky, and da Vinci's famous for it!!!!

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