British authorities banned the export from the country Murillo

Permit for export will, unless there willing to buy the painting for 3 million pounds

painting" Madonna with Child "Hand of the old Spanish master Bartolome Esteban Murillo (Bartolome Esteban Murillo) can not be removed from the UK. It is reported by BBC. The authorities decided to give the Brits last chance "to save the nation" this masterpiece, and postponed the issuance of export permits by 18 September.

Murillo, who lived and created in the XVII century - one of the greatest masters Golden Age of Spanish painting. He painted some of Madonna and Child, and the one going to take it out of the UK, is considered one of the best. "In public collections in Britain, many canvases of Murillo, but most of them were later executed - said Professor David Ekzerdzhyan (David Ekserdjian), committee member of the Council of Museums, Libraries and Archives, recommended that the Ministry of Culture to postpone the resolution. - This early work is distinguished emotional gravity, which distinguishes her from all other paintings Murillo with this story ».

cost of painting is 3 million pounds sterling. If someone demonstrates a serious intention to raise funds, the deferral will be extended until 18 January.

material prepared Yulia Maksimova, AI

Source: bbc.co.uk , artinvestment.ru

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