Delacroix's Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople Restored

The Louvre has completed the restoration of Eugène Delacroix's masterpiece, 'Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople.' The project removed yellowed varnish to reveal the original colors of the 1840 painting.
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Restoration projects of this scale are vital for preserving cultural heritage and allowing modern audiences to view historical art as the artist intended.
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