In the Uffizi Gallery, a tourist damaged a 17th-century painting during a fall.

A tourist who was taking a selfie at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence tripped and, falling, damaged a 17th-century painting. This was reported on June 21 by the newspaper Corriere della Sera.

It is clarified that the tourist, while taking a selfie, tripped over a step that was installed in order to prevent people from getting too close to the work of art. Because of this, he fell and damaged the ceremonial portrait of the Grand Duke of Florence, Ferdinando de' Medici, painted in 1690. Now the lower part of the canvas has been torn, where the duke's boot from the famous Florentine family is depicted.

"However, according to the Uffizi Museum's management, this is not serious damage, the painting will be repaired and will be able to return to the exhibition within a few days," the article says.

A police report was filed against the tourist.

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