AI study suggests famous Raphael painting was not entirely his own work

Key Points:

  • After centuries of speculation, a new artificial intelligence analysis suggests that the face of Joseph in the renowned Raphael painting, *Madonna della Rosa*, was likely not created by Raphael.
  • A group of researchers utilized deep feature analysis to conclude that the majority of the artwork is by Raphael, but the face of Joseph is likely the work of a different artist.
  • Professor Hassan Ugail’s algorithm achieved a 98% accuracy rate in recognizing authentic works by Raphael through deep feature analysis, recognizing his style to a very detailed degree, including brushstrokes, color palette, shading, and every aspect of the work.

Summary:

In a breakthrough discovery, a new artificial intelligence analysis suggests that the face of Joseph in the renowned Raphael painting, *Madonna della Rosa*, housed in Madrid’s Museum del Prado, was likely not created by Raphael. The painting has been the subject of debate for centuries among art experts and enthusiasts, with some speculating on contributions from other artists or the authenticity of specific details. A group of researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Bradford, and Stanford utilized deep feature analysis to examine the painting, concluding that while the majority of the artwork is indeed by Raphael, the face of Joseph is likely the work of a different artist.

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