Infrared photography and X-rays showed Rubens altered the positioning of baby Jesus and John the Baptist in Herri Met de Bles's work. Rubens's fascination with the past led to transforming masterpieces into his unique style.
Sotheby's research revealed Rubens' intricate modifications on the painting, proving his significant contribution to the artwork, a rare joint attribution in the art world.
The challenge of identifying artists' contributions in joint works is highlighted, with Sotheby's overcoming this by demonstrating Rubens' clear development of the original piece.
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