The monumental painting of Italian painter Domenichino's "St. John the Evangelist" is in the UK. He bought a private collector who wished to remain anonymous

monumental canvas of Italian painter Domenichino (Domenichino) «St. John the Evangelist" remains in the UK. In December last year, it was sold at Christie's auction in London, buyers from abroad for 9225 250 pounds . However, the British oversight committee on the export of works of art and objects of cultural interest, now considered very valuable and has placed a temporary ban on its exports.

Under existing UK regulations, in such cases for ransom works and the preservation of their country first and foremost attracted public organizations. And if none of them is not enough money, then get the work offered to individuals who can guarantee the public display of the product within 100 days for 12 months.

In the case of Domenichino "savior" of the painting was a private collector who wished to remain anonymous. Through his initiative, "St. John the Theologian," May 10 is already on display at London's National Gallery, where will stay for 18 months.

Director of the National Gallery, Nicholas Penny (Nicholas Penny) said: "Before I would like to pay tribute to the collector, who decided on this step. I hope that his act will set an example. <...> Also like to express gratitude to the oversight committee, which has always worked independently, quickly and in good faith, without expecting a reward. Achieved results - a triumph for the National Gallery ».

Material prepared Ekaterina Guseva, AI

Sources: artdaily.com , artinvestment.ru