Nicolás Borrás acquired by Valencia City Council

February 2 2026

Image of Nicolás Borrás acquired by Valencia City Council

Picture: levante-emv.com

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

News from Spain that the Valencia City Council have acquired a Christ Holding the Eucharist by the Valencian painter Nicolás Borrás (1530-1610). The work was acquired for €14,000 from auction at Setdart Madrid for a new 'Centro de Interpretación del Santo Cáliz' (Interpretation centre of the holy chalice?) which will be situated near the city's cathedral.

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