chemical composition and the style suggest it does not align with Leonardo’s techniques or materials,’ she states. ‘The presence of Prussian blue alone places it in a later period, which further complicates the attribution to Leonardo.’
While the search for origins continues, the lingering question of authenticity is met with skepticism from multiple experts in the field. They emphasize that until more definitive evidence is discovered, it would be premature to conclude that the painting is by one of the Renaissance’s great masters.
For now, the painting remains a captivating piece of art history, a tantalizing puzzle that melds the past with the present and keeps both the art community and the public on the edges of their seats.