Leonardo/Louvre
Leonardo Painting’s Restoration Bitterly Divides Art Experts
PARIS. Leonardo da Vincis Virgin and Child With Saint Anne does not enjoy the same star status as his Mona Lisa. But for the Louvre, it is an equally treasured masterpiece.
Museums like the Louvre are under pressure to attract audiences with blockbuster shows, often including showy masterpieces whose colors brighten up after thorough cleanings.