Ferrari is delving right into art conservation by offering its support for the reconstruction of the “Madonna Enthroned with the Child, St Francis and Four Angels” fresco in the Basilica of St. Francis. Recognized as “Maestà di Assisi,” Italian middle ages musician Cimabue painted the fresco around 1285-1290, which is in the northern transept of the Lower Church of the Basilica. The fresco portrays the Virgin enthroned and is among the oldest portraits of St. Francis. The painting’s portrayal of St. Francis is thought to be based on the description of individuals that knew him personally.

“The fresco depicting the Madonna Enthroned with the Child, Angels and St Francis by Cimabue will ultimately be restored to its historical splendour many thanks to the contribution of Ferrari, which has selected to care for this major work in international art background,” says the Custos of the Sacred Convent of Assisi, Friar Marco Moroni, OFMConv.”

A team of specialists from the art preservation firm Tecnireco will lead the restoration of “Maestà di Assisi”. The project will certainly commence following January as well as is expected to take a year to complete.

“Ferrari is an ambassador for Italy around the world. Ours is a phenomenal country, renowned for thousands of years of artistic heritage. The world of high-end that Ferrari lives in has close ties with art and also society, so it felt all-natural for us to play our part in protecting an Italian masterpiece of global value, which likewise shows a lesson from St Francis’ humbleness,” claims Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari. “I believe company social duty, thanks to partnerships in between the public and also private sector, can bring considerable outcomes.”

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