Overview

• The baroque portrait 'Ferdinando de' Medici, Großprinz von Toskana' by Anton Domenico Gabbiani sustained a minor tear after a visitor leaned on it for a selfie.
• Museum conservators have removed the painting for prompt restoration, describing the damage as repairable.
• Uffizi staff identified the man responsible and filed a police report against him.
• Similar selfie-related incidents have occurred in Italy, including the recent destruction of a Swarovski-crystal 'Van-Gogh-Stuhl' at Verona's Palazzo Maffei.
• Simone Verde plans to implement clear behavioral guidelines to prevent future artwork damage without restricting visitor access.