Spanish art restorer Almudena Sanchez (2R), Prado Museum’s Director, Miguel Falomir (L), Executive Director of the American Friends of Prado Museum, Christina Simmons (L), and Chairwoman of Friends of Florence, Simonetta Brandolini (R), pose next to Fra Angelico’s ‘Annunciation’ during its presentation after being restored in Madrid, Spain.
“The Annunciation”, a 15th-century altarpiece by Renaissance painter Fra Angelico, one of the best known works by the Italian painter and Dominican friar, was inaugurated ahead of the museum’s bicentenary celebrations.
Experts worked for nearly a year at the Madrid museum to enhance the colours of the altarpiece.
The cost of the restoration — 150,000 euros ($169,000) — was covered by donations from two patronage associations.
“The Annunciation” will be the centrepiece of an exhibition dedicated to works from the Early Renaissance which the Prado museum will hold from May 28 to September 15.
Photo: EPA-EFE/CARLOS PEREZ
