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Rediscovered Guercino painting to go on public display for first time

Source: Moretti Gallery

A newly unearthed 17th-century painting by the artist Guercino is headed for public display for the first time at Waddesdon Manor.

The painting, , depicts the Old Testament figure in a “gesture of praise”, raising his head and hands to connect with God.

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