Caravaggio portrait, unseen for decades, goes on view in Rome

Thomas Clement Salomon, director of the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica, emphasizes the significance of the portrait, stating, 'This work is fundamental because you can count the number of portraits by Caravaggio on the fingers of one hand.' He highlights the rarity and importance of this piece, particularly since it is being displayed 60 years after its identification as a Caravaggio.

The portrait, showing Maffeo Barberini, is a significant addition to the Palazzo Barberini's collection. The exhibition highlights its historical context and the artist's limited works in portraiture, underscoring the artwork's unique status. Salomon remarked, 'Showing this work 60 years after experts first attributed the work to Caravaggio is something incredible.'

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