Focus on Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto and explain the History.
The painting was done for Caravaggio's patron Cardinal Del Monte and painted on the ceiling of the cardinal's garden casino of his country estate, which later became known as the Villa Ludovisi.
The Villa Aurora is private property in the hands of the Ludovisi family.The property, including the mural, was put up for sale in 2021 after an inheritance dispute following the death of its last owner, Prince Nicolò Boncompagni Ludovisi, in 2018. The presence of the Caravaggio painting was a major part of the elevated price of the property, potentially making it one of the most expensive residences globally. The property was put up for auction by a notary on January 18, 2022 for a minimum bid of 471 million euros. There were no offers. The villa requires an estimated 10 million euros of restoration work. It will be offered again at a 20 percent discount (minimum offer) on April 7, 2022.
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