Masterpieces: Based on a manuscript by Mario Modestini

by Dianne Dwyer Modestini

What lies behind the works of art that we admire in the great museums of the world? What secrets do they hide? And what is the best way to bring them to life again while remaining faithful to the artist’s original intention? Dianne Dwyer Modestini, restorer of the much publicized Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece, Salvator Mundi, provides a fascinating window on to the world of art and restoration, with a carefully compiled and supplemented volume of the memoirs of her late husband and prominent restorer, Mario Modestini. Filled with extraordinary anecdotes and painstakingly researched chronicles, Masterpieces will appeal to a wide range of readers, from restoration professionals, to art historians, interested amateurs and the simply curious.

Genres: Art

Hardcover

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Dianne Modestini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written by the restored of Leonardo d's Vinci's Salvador Mundi, this account of the life and times of a famous restorer and connoisseur of Italian paintings, Mario Modestini, is filled with interesting stories about the art world in the 20th century: dealers, collectors, restorers, and forgers. A useful appendix about painting techniques helps the reader understand some of the complexities and vulnerabilities of old master paintings and their condition.