The Lost Michelangelos

The Lost MichelangelosDiscover the extraordinary narrative of 'The Lost Michelangelos,' a captivating exploration of art history and renaissance masterpieces. This book, expertly translated by Lucinda Byatt, reveals the astonishing journey of Antonio Forcellino, a renowned scholar and restorer of Michelangelo. His tireless quest began in a quaint Italian library, where he uncovered unpublished letters by Cardinal Ercole Gonzaga, sparking a deep dive into the forgotten

Discover the extraordinary narrative of 'The Lost Michelangelos,' a captivating exploration of art history and renaissance masterpieces. This book, expertly translated by Lucinda Byatt, reveals the astonishing journey of Antonio Forcellino, a renowned scholar and restorer of Michelangelo. His tireless quest began in a quaint Italian library, where he uncovered unpublished letters by Cardinal Ercole Gonzaga, sparking a deep dive into the forgotten artworks of the iconic artist. Embark on an intriguing adventure that leads Forcellino from Italy to New York, ultimately unveiling two incredible lost paintings: 'Pieta with Mary and Two Angels' and 'Cavalieri Crucifixion.' Through a blend of in-depth historical research, rigorous restoration techniques, and state-of-the-art radiographic analysis, Forcellino compellingly argues that these stunning works are indeed traced back to Michelangelo's workshop. This remarkable story not only enriches our comprehension of Michelangelo’s oeuvre but also challenges conventional notions of Renaissance art. Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike, 'The Lost Michelangelos' is a must-read for anyone passionate about uncovering treasures of the past. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780745652030, Year: 2011, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK), Pages: 180.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745652030
Year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180


Description:
Translated by Lucinda Byatt


This book tells the remarkable story of a rare discovery: the
uncovering of two lost paintings by the great Renaissance artist
Michelangelo.

Like many stories of artistic loss, this one begins in a library in
Italy, where Antonio Forcellino - a distinguished Michelangelo
scholar and restorer - stumbled across some unpublished letters
among the papers of Cardinal Ercole Gonzaga, son of Isabella
d?Este and an extremely important figure in the Italian
Renaissance. These letters comment on the paintings of Michelangelo
in a way that is completely at odds with what was to become the
dominant critical tradition of Michelangelo scholarship, an
inconsistency that set Forcellino off on a journey that took him to
Dubrovnik, Oxford, New York and Niagara Falls and culminated in the
discovery of two magnificent paintings: Pieta with Mary and Two
Angels, now in a private collection in America, and
Cavalieri Crucifixion, now held by an educational
institution in England. Through a combination of careful historical
research, extensive restoration and meticulous radiographic
analysis, Forcellino shows convincingly that these paintings can be
traced back to the studio of Michelangelo.

This extraordinary story, brilliantly retold, calls into question
the received view of Michelangelo?s work and fills in a
missing piece in our understanding of one of the greatest artists
of all time.