The presentation of the ground-breaking exhibition Unseen Gaze – The Hidden Portrait under Titian’s Ecce Homo has now moved to Nicosia – a visual revelation that has captivated both the scientific and artistic communities worldwide, bridging disciplines and sparking international dialogue.

This revolutionary exhibition reveals an unknown work by the great Renaissance master Titian hidden for centuries beneath one of his most iconic paintings. Following its successful debut in Limassol, the exhibition now travels to the capital, hosted at the Cyprus Institute’s Fresnel Building in Nicosia, where it will remain on view until June 30, offering an extended opportunity for the public to view this unprecedented discovery.

A milestone for the global art world was achieved when this lost portrait was discovered hiding beneath Titian’s famous painting Ecce Homo. The portrait was uncovered by researchers at the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs) of the Cyprus Institute using pioneering imaging techniques and advanced material analysis methods that are at the forefront of modern art conservation.

This innovative process, which blends science, history and visual storytelling, opens new avenues for artistic and research exploration. The discovery has garnered international acclaim and widespread media coverage through major global news outlets, highlighting the powerful and often underestimated role that science plays in the study, preservation and reinterpretation of art.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the rare opportunity to explore the sophisticated techniques used in art analysis, understand the complex relationship between the original hidden work and its contemporary reconstruction and witness how cutting-edge technology can unveil visual secrets that remained concealed for centuries. Interactive displays and explanatory materials will also guide guests through the remarkable journey of discovery.

“The revelation of the Unseen Gaze of the unknown Titian portrait, now housed at the Cyprus Institute, is the result of a unique interdisciplinary methodological approach that bridges science and art. Through the application of innovative imaging and analysis techniques, our research team managed to map the material structure and stratigraphy of the work. In doing so, elements invisible to the naked eye – hidden for centuries beneath Titian’s Ecce Homo – were brought to light,” director of the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories Dr Nicolas Bakirtzis explained.

Unseen Gaze – The Hidden Portrait under Titian’s Ecce Homo

Art exhibition revealing hidden work by Titian. Until June 30. Cyprus Institute’s Fresnel Building, Nicosia. Tuesday-Friday: 3.30pm-6pm. Saturday: 10.30am-1pm. For group visits and school trips call: 22-208700