Art Restoration
It may come as a surprise, but the art of photo manipulation dates back to as early as the 1500s. In this intriguing case, the portrait of Isabella De’ Medici endured the centuries, eventually finding itself in the hands of skilled restorers.
During the meticulous restoration process, a remarkable revelation came to light: a past artist had ingeniously painted over the original, imbuing Isabella with an idealized beauty. The “before” photo reflects the embellishments layered upon the original, while the “after” unveils the true countenance of the historical figure before the hand of artistry intervened.