Painting that may be by Caravaggio and worth €120m found in attic

A 400-year-old painting that might have been created by Italian master Caravaggio has been found in an attic in southern France.

Painting that may be by Caravaggio and worth €120m found in attic
Tue, 12 Apr, 2016 - 13:07

A 400-year-old painting that might have been created by Italian master Caravaggio has been found in an attic in southern France.

Eric Turquin, the French expert who retrieved the painting two years ago, says it is in an exceptional state of conservation and estimates its value at €120m.

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