Researcher Claims Roman Bust of Christ Is by Michelangelo
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5 questionsWhat specific documentary evidence does Valentina Salerno have to support her attribution of the bust to Michelangelo?
Who was the scholar in 1984 who debunked the attribution, and what were their arguments?
Has any leading Renaissance scholar or institution officially evaluated or commented on Salerno's claims?
What is the current status of the bust's protection and any ongoing investigations by authorities?
How has the Vatican responded to Salerno's claims, given the initial interest mentioned?
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