Sorolla Museum acquire artist's copy of Velázquez
May 24 2024
Picture: @MuseoSorolla
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
The Sorolla Museum in Madrid have announced their acquisition of Sorolla's copy of Velázquez's Christ Crucified. Sorolla had started making copies of famous old masters after his first trip to the Prado in 1881. This painting had appeared at auction back in March where it made €70,000.
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