Art fakes revealed in National Gallery exhibition

An Allegory
Bought by the National Gallery in 1874, this painting was believed to be by Italian artist Sandro Botticelli. It has since been revealed as a fake
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Venus and Mars by Sandro Botticelli (c1485)
The is the real Botticelli bought along with the fake in 1874
Photograph: National Gallery, London

Portrait of Alexander Mornauer (c1464-88)
This painting was altered to resemble a Holbein, and a bright blue background added using a pigment not available until the 18th century
Photograph: National Gallery, London

The same portrait, returned to its original state
Photograph: National Gallery, London

The Virgin and Child With an Angel
Bought by the National Gallery in 1893. After another version of the painting appeared on the market in 1954, technical examinations confirmed that the newly discovered painting was actually the original
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An Old Man in an Armchair
This 17th-century image was created by an unknown student, emulating Rembrandt
Photograph: National Gallery, London

The Madonna with the Iris
This painting, originally attributed to Albrecht Dürer, is now believed to have been painted by other artists at his workshop
Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA

Woman at a Window (1510-30)
This painting by an unknown Italian artist was acquired by the National Gallery in the mid-19th century as a portrait of a brunette woman. Following an investigation, it was revealed the painting had been altered with a heavily discoloured varnish to satisfy more restrained Victorian tastes
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Italian Portrait Group
This ancient-looking painting dates back no further than the early 20th century
Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA