Photographer Matteo De Fina spent long days atop the scaffolding erected in front of and above the altar frame, capturing Egidio Arlango and his team’s conservation efforts. This photographic campaign, conducted over numerous sessions as the work progressed, is highlighted in this section, showcasing the remarkable achievements of this extraordinary restoration.
Witness the recovery of the marble’s original white tone, unveiled after centuries of obscurity beneath layers of candle smoke and dust. Marvel at the unexpected discovery of two frescoed putti hidden within the spandrels of the frame, their existence long forgotten. Admire the meticulous restoration of the frame’s original gilded decoration, brought back to its former glory with cutting-edge laser technology.
