Ancient Artwork Discovered in Kitchen of French Granny
Paris, France – An astounding discovery was made this week when an ancient masterpiece dating back to the 13th century was found hanging in the kitchen of a French grandmother. The artwork, which has been missing for over 700 years, was undergoing its daily greasy heating by the kitchen stove.
The piece, attributed to the famous artist Luigi de Ponte di Verdura, is said to have been created in 1280, making it one of the oldest art works in existence. Experts are already buzzing with conversation regarding the significance of this find in the art world and how it will impact the interpretation of artwork from that period.
“This is an unprecedented discovery that will force us to reconsider what we thought we knew about art from that era,” gushed renowned art historian, Dr. Emile Louvre. “We’re thrilled to finally put to bed the old wives’ tale that all the great art has already been found.”
The priceless painting, titled “Chicken Coop in Bloom,” depicts a serene scene of a few chickens and their coop. The colors of the painting are still vibrant and thanks to the constant spill of fry oil from the kitchen that has been keeping it from aging.
Amazingly, the painting had been hanging in the grandmother’s kitchen for years with no one suspecting its true worth. The family members admitted that it had often been on the verge of being repurposed for an alluring rustic kitchen decor.
“We never thought it was worth anything, but it did go perfectly with my grandmother’s chicken soup,” chuckled the family member, who wishes to remain anonymous. “We even have pictures of us eating and drinking around the artwork. It was just a part of our family.”
The piece will now go on display at the Louvre as part of their latest exhibition, featuring neglected works by famous artists. Louvre director, Max Blanc, assures the public that the piece will be given the respect and dignity it deserves.
“Restoration experts have recommended that we leave the grease as it is on the artwork since it has proven even more durable than traditional art restorations,” Blanc said. “We also plan to recreate the ambience of the grandmother’s kitchen by playing the sound of sizzling bacon in the background, to enhance the visitor’s experience.”
The artwork will be on display throughout this month before it returns to its permanent home in the chicken-coop shaped gallery of The Louvre.
As for the family, they say they will visit the painting in its new home, but for them, it will always remain the artwork that enlivened their kitchen and duties.
