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After much debate, the face of the angel that resembles Meloni is covered.
Restorer Bruno Valentinetti, who carried out the intervention on the fresco after it was damaged by moisture, has covered up the controversial face, stating that the action was done “at the request of the Vatican.” Valentinetti insisted that during the restoration he limited himself only to “rereading what existed before,” denying any symbolic or political purpose.
A former student at the Augusto Classical High School, Valentinetti taught himself to restore, without following the traditional teaching path. The most notable commission in the restorer's career is the project for Silvio Berlusconi's villa in Macherio.
The issue has also brought strong reactions from the Vicariate of Rome. Cardinal Baldo Reina has distanced himself from the ironic statements of the vicar of the basilica, Mons. Micheletti, and has announced verifications to determine responsibilities.
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