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Visitor Tears Hole in 17th-Century Painting at Uffizi Galleries

Last updated: June 23, 2025 10:50 pm
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Italy has long been a popular destination for tourists seeking to immerse themselves in the country’s rich history and culture. However, it seems that every summer, a handful of visitors end up causing damage to archaeological sites and fine art exhibitions nationwide. This past Saturday, June 21, a tourist visiting the Uffizi Galleries in Florence inadvertently tore a hole in a 17th-century portrait while attempting to mimic the subject’s pose for a photo.

Security footage that quickly circulated online captured the moment when the visitor, standing inches away from Baroque painter Anton Domenico Gabbiani’s portrait of Tuscan prince Ferdinando de’ Medici, lost his balance and fell backward onto the painting, creating a tear in the lower section of the artwork. The incident occurred during the ongoing “Florence and Europe: Arts of the Eighteenth Century at the Uffizi” exhibition, leading to the removal of the damaged painting for repairs. Despite the museum’s anticipation of the painting’s return to public view, the exhibition remains closed through July 2.

The visitor responsible for the damage has been identified by Italian police and reported to judicial authorities. In response to the incident, Museum Director and exhibition co-curator Simone Verde issued a public statement condemning the behavior of visitors who prioritize taking selfies and creating memes over respecting cultural heritage. Verde emphasized the need to set clear boundaries to prevent such incidents from reoccurring in the future.

This unfortunate event at the Uffizi Galleries follows a similar incident that took place a few months prior at the Palazzo Maffei in Verona, where two visitors accidentally destroyed a chair sculpture adorned with Swarovski crystals. One of the visitors had pretended to sit on the artwork for a photo, causing it to collapse when they lost their balance and applied pressure to the fragile sculpture.

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These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of respecting and preserving cultural heritage when visiting museums and historical sites. While social media has made it easier than ever to document our experiences, it is essential to prioritize the protection of valuable artworks and artifacts over the pursuit of likes and shares online. Museums and cultural institutions play a vital role in safeguarding our collective history, and it is up to visitors to uphold the integrity of these spaces for future generations to enjoy.

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