Art Institute Of Chicago Lectures

The authorship of the magnificent Spanish-school Saint John in the Wilderness has long been a subject of debate. The painting entered the Art Institute of Chicago collection in 1957 as a work by Diego Velázquez, but some scholars are questioning its attribution to the Spanish master. A recent technical study of the painting?involving X-ray, infrared reflectography (IRR), and pigment and cross-sectional analysis?sheds new light on this question. This podcast is brought to you by the Ancient Art Podcast. Explore more at ancientartpodcast.org.