Spain's Ministry of Culture acquire Goya Pieta for €1.5m

December 13 2023

Image of Spain's Ministry of Culture acquire Goya Pieta for €1.5m

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Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

News from Spain's Ministry of Culture that they have acquired an early Pieta by Francisco Goya. Dated between 1772-4, the painting is believed to have been inspired by the artist's travels in Italy. The work was acquired for €1.5m and will head to the National Museum of Romanticism in Madrid.

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