A long-kept secret: Pinacoteca di Brera recently revealed its acquisition of a Saint Luke painting, The Virgin by Saint Luke, attributed to Giuseppe Antonio Petrini.
Recent museum announcement
The Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan recently shared information about a newly acquired painting, The Virgin by Saint Luke, which had been held in the museum's collection for some time but had not been publicly discussed before.Painting's attribution and details
The artwork is attributed to Giuseppe Antonio Petrini, an 18th-century Italian painter known for religious subjects. It was displayed on the museum's website with only a partial photograph, suggesting that the full image may still be under study or conservation.Previous export attempt
The painting had previously been the subject of an export request by the Canesso gallery, a well-known art dealer in Italy. This request was denied, likely due to the painting’s cultural or historical significance.Museum's public engagement
The museum chose to announce the acquisition during a study day on December 10, indicating a desire to engage with scholars and the public in examining the painting's history and artistic value.
