Italy buys devotional early Renaissance painting for €12 million under art patrimony policy

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Italy buys devotional early Renaissance painting for €12 million under art patrimony policy  For the second time in a month, Italy has spent millions to buy a historic painting as it moves to protect its national art heritage. The government has acquired a devotional painting of early Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina for €12.6 million euros.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/31/italy-buys-devotional-early-renaissance-painting-for-12-million-under-art-patrimony-policy  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:20It was a picture that was hit by Sotheby's

00:24and we were able to acquire it without going off,

00:31so with a very convenient purchase,

00:35but also very important for the mission

00:38to bring it to Italy a picture of a rilievo

00:43and to put it to the citizens.

01:03It was used by the proprietor to pray.

01:06While he looked at Christ and prayed in front of Christ,

01:10when he looked at San Girolamo, he kissed him.

01:13So San Girolamo completely hugged

01:16and this way of having a direct contact with the art

01:23hugging her and touching her,

01:25this created damage.

01:30This is the first place that was created.

01:30My wife and I have a sister in the room.

01:33My wife and I are a sister in the room.

01:34And your daughter and my wife and my wife and I are acting

01:39And it was a gift to the children by the child.

01:44It's a gift to the children's family.

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