Carpaccio back in Koper Cathedral after major restoration

Koper, 11 October - A precious Renaissance painting of Mary with the Child by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio was unveiled at the Koper Cathedral on Friday after five years of painstaking restoration. Measuring four by two and a half metres and made in 1516, the painting has been returned to the side altar of St. Roch.

Koper The painting Mary with the Child on the Throne and the Six Saints by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio. Photo: Matej Arh/STA

Koper
The painting Mary with the Child on the Throne and the Six Saints by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio.
Photo: Matej Arh/STA

Koper The painting Mary with the Child on the Throne and the Six Saints by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio. Photo: Matej Arh/STA

Koper
The painting Mary with the Child on the Throne and the Six Saints by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio.
Photo: Matej Arh/STA

Koper The painting Mary with the Child on the Throne and the Six Saints by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio. Photo: Matej Arh/STA

Koper
The painting Mary with the Child on the Throne and the Six Saints by Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio.
Photo: Matej Arh/STA

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