Egyptian Papyrus Reveals How Ancient Artists Fixed Drawing Mistakes
Infrared photography revealed that white lines had been painted over to alter the jackal’s shape.
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The sculpture has been preserved in the Basilica of Sant’Agnese fuori le mura in Rome’s ancient Via Nomentana.


The painting is an example of Rembrandt’s storytelling ability and the early development of his sketch style.


The show features steel liners filled with crushed red granite, curving through the gallery floor to create a ribbon-like effect.