Salvator Mundi: The mysteries of the most expensive painting in the world today

2023-06-21 12:55:31 / MISTERE&KURIOZITETE ALFA PRESS

Salvator Mundi: The mysteries of the most expensive painting in the world today

Salvator Mundi, a painting attributed to the famous Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, has attracted attention but also stirred up a lot of controversy in the art world. This masterpiece, which depicts Jesus Christ as the Savior of the World, has a troubled history and is surrounded by debates over its authenticity, ownership and value.

Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath and one of the greatest artists in history, created numerous masterpieces, including the famous Mona Lisa. Salvator Mundi is believed to have been painted by da Vinci around 1500, during the height of the Italian Renaissance.

The painting shows his unparalleled ability to capture intricate details and convey a sense of divine serenity. Salvator Mundi was lost for centuries and reappeared at the beginning of the 20th century. It was wrongly attributed to another artist and sold for a modest sum.

Meanwhile in 2005, the painting was bought at an auction as the work of a big fan of Leonardo da Vinci. However, after extensive restoration and analysis, experts began to notice its similarity to da Vinci's style, sparking a worldwide debate about its authenticity.

Ndërsa disa besojnë se është Vinçi autori i tablosë, të tjerë argumentojnë se vepra është fryt një bashkëpunimi ose një punë e studios së tij. Pas rizbulimit të tij, Salvator Mundi, ndërroi duar disa herë. Në vitin 2013, ajo u ble nga miliarderi rus, Dimitri Ribolovlev, për shumën marramendëse 127.5 milionë dollarë.

Kjo shitje me një shumë rekord, e katapultoi pikturën në qendër të vëmendjes dhe ngriti pikëpyetje rreth vlerës së saj të vërtetë. Pronësia e dyshimtë e Salvator Mundi, gjeneroi një seri mosmarrëveshjesh ligjore, me akuzat për mashtrim.

Në vitin 2017, Salvator Mundi u rinxor në ankand në Christie’s, dhe arriti vlerën befasuese prej 450.3 milionë dollarë, duke e bërë atë pikturën më të shtrenjtë të shitur ndonjëherë. Kjo shitje pushtoi tituj e mediave në mbarë botën dhe ringjalli debate rreth vlerës së vërtetë të veprës së artit.

The astronomical price also raised questions about the impact of commercialization on the art world and the role of art as an investment. Salvator Mundi's enigmatic gaze and symbolic gesture dazzle the viewer with Christ's penetrating gaze and gesture of blessing. These elements carry a deep symbolism and invite everyone to make interpretations about spirituality, divinity and the role of faith in art./Bota.al

 

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