Leonardo Da Vinci in Burgos Cathedral (?)

StephenHLanark

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• Sep 11, 2023

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There’s a portrait in a side chapel in Burgos Cathedral that’s said to be by Da Vinci. As it’s not displayed securely, this seems unlikely.
I’m sure someone on here will know.
Thanks

 

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Bradypus

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• Sep 11, 2023

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Apparently it is debated whether the painting is by Leonardo or one of his pupils. Recent opinion leans towards the student.

El enigma de la Magdalena

¿Lo pintó Leonardo da Vinci? ¿Fue su discípulo Giampietrino? El cuadro de María Magdalena de la Capilla de los Condestables, copiado y ambicionado durante siglos, continúa siendo un misterio

www.diariodeburgos.es

 

StephenHLanark

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• Sep 11, 2023

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Thanks Bradypus.
It is an intriguing picture regardless of provinence. I toured the Cathedral today and it’s not mentioned in the commentary. So hardly anyone gave it a second look amongst so much artistry.

 

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• Sep 11, 2023

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I love Burgos Cathedral. I once spent 8 hours in there, just looking at all the art.
I skipped it several trips until Sil Nilsen told me about it, then I felt stupid.
Wonderful place!

 

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• Sep 12, 2023

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I probably could EASY spend 8+ hours there.... I think my stop was somewhere around 3.5-4.... as my excuse for such 'abysmal' time by my own standards I was still nursing my blisters and of course was to completely stay off my feet as per doctor's advice...and of course I didn't

 

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• Sep 13, 2023

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Burgos Cathedral is the most beautiful cathedral I've ever visited. Even those who don't care if they never see another cathedral shouldn't miss this one. The place is stunning. I wish I'd known more about the art when I was there.

 

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• Sep 16, 2023

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And de Vinci is from Vinci vs a last name, so it would make sense if a student I suspect. I’m glad you shared this nugget of info, will check it out.
One of Leonardo’s nemesis, is buried under the street of Viana If I remember correctly. I think a Count, but don’t quote me.

 

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• Sep 16, 2023

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shefollowsshells said:

One of Leonardo’s nemesis, is buried under the street of Viana If I remember correctly. I think a Count, but don’t quote me.

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Cesare Borgia. After much mucking about with the remains they are now under the path which leads to the main door of the church. You have to pass over or around his memorial slab to enter the building. Saw it there a couple of weeks ago!

Cesare Borgia - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

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• Sep 18, 2023

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This is a fascinating idea, but there's no widely accepted scholarship about a Leonardo being in Burgos cathedral. And if it really was a Leonardo, it would probably be gone because someone would've stolen it!

It's still an incredible place...

List of works by Leonardo da Vinci - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

This gorgeous painting does look da Vinci-esque to my eye, but it's unlikely. Really, it would be priceless and it would've been removed and replaced with a copy. There are 24 paintings mostly accepted as Leonardo's. Half a dozen of those are still being argued about. The last Leonardo that came on the market sold for $450 million US. About 400 million Euros. And that one's being argued about.

The painting in Burgos: "The Enigma of the Magdalene."

 

Last edited: Sep 18, 2023

Theresa Brandon

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• Sep 19, 2023

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The anatomy of the arm and hand are both really unconvincing.