Similarly, an Italian ministerial art commission refused to buy it in 1969 as part of the Contini-Bonacossi bequest due to the doubts surrounding its attribution. French art historians have, instead, always been unanimous on its attribution, especially after entering the Louvre collection.
In a similar vein, an Italian governmental art committee declined to purchase it in 1969 as part of the Contini-Bonacossi inheritance due to uncertainties regarding its provenance. French art scholars have, on the other hand, consistently agreed upon its attribution, particularly after it was incorporated into the Louvre's collection.