Portrait allegedly damaged by visitor taking selfie

Published: 6/23/2025
Portrait allegedly damaged by visitor taking selfie
An 18th-century oil painting depicting Ferdinando de' Medici was allegedly damaged by a museum visitor who tripped while taking a selfie at Florence's Uffizi Gallery. The painting will be restored and returned to the exhibition. The museum director warned of potential restrictions on visitor behavior, highlighting the issue of visitors prioritizing selfies and memes over respect for cultural heritage.