Oops! Boy puts hand through $1.54M Painting, Paolo Porpora's Masterpiece 'Flowers'

A $1.54 million masterpiece by a 17th century Italian artist was back on display in the Taiwan capital after a 12-year-old boy tripped, fell and punched a hole in the canvass.

"Flowers" by Italian master Paolo Porpora is part of a Taipei exhibit showcasing artwork painted by or influenced by Leonardo da Vinci, according to main organizer David Sun.

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