Simone Martini's St. Louis of Toulouse to be Restored

September 29 2025

Picture: Museum and Real Bosco di Capodimonte

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte have announced the upcoming conservation of Simone Martini's monumental St. Louis of Toulouse. Dated to around 1317, the painting was last restored in 1966. The new campaign of work will be undertaken by the company Opificio delle Pietre Dure and will last approximately 6 months.

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