Did AI just solve the mystery of one of El Greco’s most enigmatic paintings?
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Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze El Greco's 'The Baptism of Christ' and found that the painting may be more uniform than previously thought, challenging the theory that it was completed by multiple artists. The study's findings suggest that El Greco may have painted the majority of the work himself.
El Greco's 'The Baptism of Christ' is a mysterious artwork believed to be unfinished at the time of his death in 1614 and completed by his son and apprentices. Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze the painting at a microscopic level, examining the texture of the paint. The AI detected an underlying connection between segments of the painting, suggesting it is more uniform than previously thought. The study's findings challenge the multipainter hypothesis and raise questions about the painting's attribution. The researchers developed a machine-learning model trained on 25 paintings by nine student artists and applied it to two El Greco paintings. The results suggest El Greco painted the majority of 'The Baptism' himself.
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