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Lost Massys Painting Rediscovered, Sparks Renovation Hope

12/8/2025

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A painting, "Christ Blessing," attributed to Flemish artist Quentin Massys, was rediscovered at Campion Hall, Oxford.
National Gallery staff found the artwork while overseeing another painting.
Advanced techniques confirm Massys' involvement and date the work to around 1500.
The artwork contributed to a £2 million renovation of Holy Trinity Church in Wiltshire.
Dr. Nick Austin SJ expressed hope that viewers will be transformed by contemplating the painting's imagery.

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A painting, "Christ Blessing," attributed to Flemish artist Quentin Massys, was rediscovered at Campion Hall, Oxford.
National Gallery staff found the artwork while overseeing another painting.
Advanced techniques confirm Massys' involvement and date the work to around 1500.
The artwork contributed to a £2 million renovation of Holy Trinity Church in Wiltshire.
Dr. Nick Austin SJ expressed hope that viewers will be transformed by contemplating the painting's imagery.