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The hidden picture was painted over in the 16th century and was discovered during preparation for exhibition of the Elizabeth Vernon painting.
Portrait of Shakespeare's patron discovered
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/19 - 23:03.
1501 CE to 1600 CE | BBC News | English | Fine Arts
Experts believe they have discovered a portrait of Henry Wriothesley, Shakespeare's only known patron, under a later portrait of his wife, Elizabeth Vernon. The painted-over image was discovered using X-ray technology. (photo)
