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The painting depicts the story of the Roman soldier, pierced by soldiers' arrows and left to die after he converted to Christianity, before angels miraculously intervene.
The painting was misidentified for years before the true author was discovered. Now it's going to auction.
Maria Giuseppe Scarpulla investigated after claim blood stains on statue of Virgin Mary come from a pig
Four people are under investigation for illegally exporting the painting and money laundering
A decade ago, the owners illegally exported the piece and staged fake sales abroad to boost its value, according to the Carabinieri.