Man Buys 17th-Century Painting Online—Realizes It Might Be Hiding a Secret
Summary
A man named Mark Byram II bought a 17th-century painting online and discovered it may have a hidden history. Experts think the artwork could be from a 17th-century Spanish Baroque school or workshop, and the painting shows a common Christian scene of Jesus praying with an angel.Key Facts
- Mark Byram II, age 24, found the painting on Facebook Marketplace while browsing.
- The painting shows Jesus praying and an angel offering a chalice, possibly the Agony in the Garden scene.
- The painting seems cut and attached to another canvas, with signs of restoration using 18th-century nails.
- Some experts believe parts of the painting were overpainted with lower-quality work.
- The artwork may come from a Spanish Baroque style, which uses dramatic lighting and emotional figures.
- The scene depicted is a common subject in Christian art, painted by many famous artists like Raphael and El Greco.
- An appraiser said the painting is likely from a student or workshop, not a famous master artist.
- The painting could be worth a few hundred to a few thousand dollars and further testing with special light is planned.
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