Leonardo da Vinci portrait 'worth millions' identified by fingerprintOctober 13th, 2009 LONDON - A portrait, which was previously unidentified, is said to have been revealed as being one of famous Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci's, courtesy a fingerprint. The painting, titled Young Girl in Profile in Renaissance Dress, had recently been sold for 12,000 pounds, and it was billed at a Christie's sale in 1998 as "German, early 19th century", reports the Telegraph.
Clean-up at NY's Met uncovers 'portrait by Spanish master Velazquez'September 11th, 2009 LONDON - The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States has learnt that an old portrait of a moustached man, which was assumed to be a cheap imitation, is actually a genuine work by the 17th century Spanish master Velazquez. The portrait has a man in his 30s, dressed in black and posed in a three-quarter view.
Dino hunters use 150 mln-yr-old squid ink to paint portraitAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - Dinosaur hunters have found the fossil of a 150 million-year-old squid during a dig in north Wiltshire in England, which was so well preserved they used its ink to paint a portrait of the ancient creature. According to a report in The Sun, paleontologists were stunned to find the soft tissue in the fossilized squid still remained, which beat billion to one odds.
Michelangelo's self-portrait found hidden in his final paintingJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - A self-portrait by renowned Italian Renaissance mastermind Michelangelo has been found hidden in his final painting, the Crucifixion of Saint Peter, believe experts. According to Maurizio De Luca, the Vatican's head of paintings restoration, the artist's fresco painted at the Pauline Chapel in the Vatican City, holds the self-portrait of the genius in the form of a figure in the top left-hand corner of the work.
Vatican archaeologists uncover oldest known portrait of St PaulJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Vatican archaeologists have uncovered what they say is the oldest known portrait of St Paul. According to a report in The Times, the portrait, which was found two weeks ago but has been made public only after restoration, shows St Paul with a high domed forehead, deep-set eyes and a long pointed beard, confirming the image familiar from later depictions.
'Jai ho', 'Slumdog' in race to be millionth English wordJune 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - 'Jai ho', 'cuddies' and 'slumdog' are among the 73 other finalists from across the globe to become the millionth English word. The Global Language Monitor, an Austin, Texas-based firm that analyses and catalogues the latest trends in word usage and word choices with a particular emphasis on English, will choose the millionth word June 10 at 10.22 a.m.
Tomb of Cyrus the Great to be restoredMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Reports indicate that Italian experts will help Iran restore the tomb of Cyrus the Great (580-529BC), considered one of the most magnificent monuments of antiquity. According to a report by Poundbury Publishing, an agreement signed in Tehran will see Italian archaeologists working with their Iranian colleagues for at least two years.
World's most important coral region in danger of being wiped outMay 13th, 2009 LONDON - A new report has said that the Coral Triangle near Indonesia, which is the world's most important coral region, is in danger of being wiped out by the end of this century unless fast action is taken. According to a report by BBC News, the international conservation group WWF (Worldwide fund for Nature) warns that 40 percent of reefs in the Coral Triangle have already been lost.
Duchess of Cornwall's private portrait goes on displayMay 4th, 2009 LONDON - A private portrait of the Duchess of Cornwall is going on public display this week. The annual exhibition of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters had obtained the painting from Prince Charles.
Susan Boyle may make guest appearance on American IdolApril 28th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent's singing sensation Susan Boyle has become so popular in the US, that it is now being rumoured she will be making a guest appearance on American Idol. Ryan Seacrest, 34, was asked on the Twitter website if Boyle, 48, whose performance has been watched 118 million times, would be making an appearance on the American Idol show.
Hitler's self-portrait fetches 10k pounds at auctionApril 24th, 2009 LONDON - A self-portrait by Adolf Hitler has fetched 10,000 pounds at an auction. The watercolour is thought to be one of the Nazi leader's earliest works.
Hitler's first self-portrait up for auctionMarch 26th, 2009 LONDON - A self-portrait of Adolf Hitler is to go under the hammer. The Nazi leader is hardly recognisable with no moustache in the picture which is thought to be the first he ever painted.
Shakespeare's last ever portrait could indeed be a 17th century courtier's, says expertMarch 21st, 2009 LONDON - A rare portrait of William Shakespeare, believed to be the only surviving portrait, could actually be a painting of 17th century courtier Sir Thomas Overbury, claims an expert. The Jacobean painting from the family collection of art restorer Alec Cobbe was believed to be of the Shakespeare because it closely resembled the engraving in Shakespeare's First Folio.
Children unhappy with looks face psychological consequencesMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Satisfaction with one's looks is vital for a positive self-image. And children and young people having a negative body image can have a number of serious psychological consequences.
London trust unveils Shakespeare's 'only' portraitMarch 10th, 2009 LONDON - The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust here has unveiled what they call the only portrait of William Shakespeare painted during his lifetime, showing a rosy-cheeked poet, with a frilly white lace collar, a full head of hair and a reddish brown beard. The portrait of Shakespeare is thought to be the 'only' portrait painted during his lifetime, reports CNN.
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