Italy's culture minister pledges to buy more artworks, as latest purchase shown in Rome
Italy's Culture Ministry has purchased a devotional painting by Antonello da Messina for $14.9 million and plans to display it in various locations across the country. The acquisition is part of the ministry's efforts to bring back significant artworks to Italy and make them available to the public.
Italy's Culture Ministry has acquired a rare devotional painting by Antonello da Messina. The painting, titled 'Ecce Homo,' was purchased from Sotheby's auction house in New York for $14.9 million. The artwork will be displayed in the National Museum of Abruzzo in L’Aquila before being moved to other locations in Italy. The purchase is part of the ministry's efforts to bring back significant artworks to Italy. Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli says the ministry will continue to step up such acquisitions. The painting dates back to around 1470 and features a double-sided devotional panel.
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