EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “The Michelangelos Not by Michelangelo”
Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

In 2008, the Italian government purchased a small wooden “Crucifix” loosely attributed to Michelangelo from a private antique dealer for $4.2 million. A few years later, the Minister of Culture who authorized the purchase was subject to an official criminal investigation for wasting public money. Recently, Christie’s sold a $27.2 million drawing of a foot believed by some to be by Michelangelo and by others merely a copy. And just a few days ago, an Italian actress and fiction author, with no college degree or expertise in art history claimed to have authenticated a Michelangelo bust sitting right under our noses in a church in Rome.  These are just a few examples of recently discovered and/or attributed works “by Michelangelo” which have made major headlines. Join Dr. Rocky for this exclusive webinar as he explores the many “Michelangelos” that are not, in fact, by Michelangelo!

The webinar will include a 45-minute lecture followed by 15-minutes of Q&A.

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