Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out
Summary
An artist in Rome scrubbed out the face of an angel on a church fresco because it looked like Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. The Vatican instructed this change after the painting stirred controversy. The fresco, not an ancient piece, was painted in 2000 and showed a strong resemblance to Meloni, causing a public stir.Key Facts
- A fresco in Rome showed an angel resembling Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni.
- The artist, Bruno Valentinetti, originally denied, then admitted the likeness was intentional.
- The Vatican instructed the artist to remove the face after the resemblance raised concerns.
- The fresco is not a historic piece, painted in 2000, at the Basilica of St Lawrence in Lucina.
- Church and government officials investigated the matter.
- The local diocese stated that original features of the fresco will be restored.
- The artwork attracted many visitors who came to see the resemblance.
- Future restoration work will require approval and a sketch of the intended image.
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