Can “David” Cause “Mental Imbalance”?

So says one of Florence’s top researchers, who has studied more than 100 people who have been rushed to hosptital after collapsing. “The artistic intoxication is caused by a combination of several things, including the stress of the trip, an ‘overdose’ of beautiful art and the degree of sensitivity of the person. We should not forget that a work of art is a very powerful stimulus and can stimulate memories in our unconscious, sometimes triggering a crisis.”