Scientific analysis of two paintings, 'Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata' in the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Royal Museums of Turin, has raised questions regarding their attribution to 15th-century Flemish artist Jan van Eyck. These unsigned works represent a portion of the artist's limited surviving oeuvre.
AI Analysis Results
Art Recognition, a Swiss company collaborating with Tilburg University, conducted scientific tests using artificial intelligence to analyze brushstrokes.
The analysis indicated a "91% negative" result for Van Eyck's brushstrokes in the Philadelphia painting and an "86% negative" result for the Turin version.
Conversely, a similar analysis of Van Eyck’s 'The Arnolfini Portrait' in the National Gallery in London indicated an 89% likelihood of authenticity.
Dr. Carina Popovici, Art Recognition’s chief executive, expressed surprise that both 'Saint Francis' paintings yielded negative results.
Expert Reactions and Implications
Till-Holger Borchert, a prominent Van Eyck scholar, stated that these findings support previous suggestions that both versions are