The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, c.1602-6 by Italian master Caravaggio is seen in this picture release by the Royal Collection in London, Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. The painting owned by Queen Elizabeth II which languished for years in a dusty storeroom has been identified as the work of Italian master Caravaggio and will go on display at Buckingham Palace, royal art officials said Friday. Desmond Shawe-Taylor, surveyor of the queen's pictures, said that the work had been identified by experts as 'The Calling Of Saints Peter and Andrew,' one of about 50 surviving works by the Renaissance master. 'It's a huge addition to the collection,' he said. (AP Photo/Royal Collection/ho)
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Caravaggio: The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew
The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, c.1602-6 by Italian master Caravaggio is seen in this picture release by the Royal Collection in London, Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. The painting owned by Queen Elizabeth II which languished for years in a dusty storeroom has been identified as the work of Italian master Caravaggio and will go on display at Buckingham Palace, royal art officials said Friday. Desmond Shawe-Taylor, surveyor of the queen's pictures, said that the work had been identified by experts as 'The Calling Of Saints Peter and Andrew,' one of about 50 surviving works by the Renaissance master. 'It's a huge addition to the collection,' he said. (AP Photo/Royal Collection/ho)
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