In the context of this artwork, explore the Authenticity and Restoration of the History.
It was thought a total of 6 copies survived around the world and it was possible that the original could have been swapped out at any time during its many exchanges through hands. One duplicate is said to be produced  Ludovico Carracci. It was commonly thought that the Kreuzlingen painting was one of many copies painted after the original, but after a restoration in the United States, an authentic signature was discovered and it was determined that this was in fact the autograph work.
Ludovico Carracci Kreuzlingen