The figure of Leonardo da Vinci's "Saint Sebastian" was recognized as a national treasure. Now France has 30 months to buy it at market price — about 15 million euros

the Authenticity of the shower cabin drawing depicting the Roman Martyr Saint Sebastian, confirmed by three experts, including a leading expert on Leonardo of the Metropolitan Museum of art Carmen Bambach. Work in March of 2016 has brought in auction house Tajan in Paris, the old doctor. On the back was discovered recordings made left-handed (Leonardo was left-handed), and drawings related to studies of light and shadow (Da Vinci was engaged in similar experiments). Everything pointed to the hand of the great master. "My heart will always beat faster whenever I think about this picture", — says Carmen Bambach. According to her, the drawing was made between 1482 and 1485 and is a preparatory sketch for a now lost painting.

the French government eventually agreed with the conclusions of the experts and acknowledged that figure is a national treasure and it is important to keep in the country. On the export of works banned for a period of up to 30 months. During this time, you need to find sponsors or what-то other way to collect the necessary sum — about 15 million euros.

the Material was prepared by Maria Onuchina, AI

Sources: tajan.com, artnet.com, artinvestment.ru