Has the "Battle of Anghiari" a painting by Leonardo da Vinci been uncovered hiding behind a brick wall, behind another historical fresco by Giorgio Vasari, in Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of Florence, Italy. Maurizio Seracini, an engineer and Leonardo enthusiast started his mission of uncovering the secret of the wall in 1975. He is trying to use modern science and modern equipment to uncover the painting without ruining the painting in front, which is proving to be a very difficult task. In November, Physorg.com reported on Mr. Seracini's efforts, and reported that he was able to detect some paint behind the brick wall. I think this is fascinating.
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