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The Domitian

Oil on canvas, lined, depicting the Roman emperor Domitian. 40 ½ x 52 ½ in, 102.5 x 133 cm. The painting is signed ”L da Vinci” with the underlined letters ”Pinxt” directly below. ”DOMITIANO.IM.XII” is inscribed in the top-right corner and a partial inscription/mark is located in the lower-left corner.

Signature: The photo was taken in very bright light. Hue, saturation, brightness and contrast have been modified to enhance the letters.

After restoration. Preliminary non-professional low-resolution image. In reality, the painting looks three-dimensional and the colors are stronger.
Before restoration. Photo: Helena Christerdotter.