Researchers in Italy "and found the effects of the work of da Vinci" behind a painting in Florence

In Italy, researchers said they found traces behind the paintings in the city of Florence, suggest the possibility that these paintings may be completed over the work of the artist Leonardo da Vinci.The probe found the precise enter in the holes drilled in the panel the artist Giorgio Vasari, titled "The Battle of Marchano" Esbaga black da Vinci used in his painting "Mona Lisa", according to the researchers stressed.The head of the research team, Mauricio Saarchena, "What we found is very important"But historians said at a press conference in the city of Florence that research is not exhaustive, and there was a need for additional chemical analyzes.He said Saarchena who works at the University of San Diego in California that although the research is still in its early stages, "but what we have reached proves that we are looking in the right place". "The probe also found red paint on the wall of the structure Obbaga hidden.This research has raised controversy, as some experts called for her arrest because the drill "damage the panel Vasari," according to their opinion.Said Tommaso Montanari, an expert in art history led the opposition to research that is not considered a source of discoveries referred to credible.And questioned the importance to say that the paint has been found come from the work of Da Vinci, said that all the paint that goes back to the Renaissance are similar, and that what may be found by any act of that era.He said there was need for the team "impartial" has sufficient knowledge to evaluate scientific discoveries.It is believed that Saarchena Vasari painted his portrait above the Panel is not over, including da Vinci entitled "Onguiara battle."It is believed that da Vinci began work on his portrait which he considers some of the most beautiful drawing as 1504, but did not because it is performed by experienced problems related to the techniques of oil colors, which was Aejrebha, which were then restored the room to Vasari painted his portrait on one of its walls in 1563.It is believed that Saarchena Vasari did not want to destroy the plate covered by a wall, but da Vinci painted his portrait on it.And supports his theory to find the troops in Vasari panel holds a small banner that read "those who are looking to find."
Source: BBC Arabic