Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 2745: At the mercy of others
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“David, I believe you know a little bit about the story of the ‘Escape to Egypt’ in the Bible, but in order for you to better appreciate this oil painting by Caravaggio, I still want to introduce it.
After **** was born, the three Magi from the East heard the news and knew that the savior of mankind was born. They went to the holy city of Jerusalem to worship together, but they aroused the fear of King Herod of Israel.
When **** could not be found, King Herod immediately ordered that all male infants in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, be killed, so as to kill **** and avoid threatening his rule.
God then asked Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus, in a dream to quickly take the Virgin Mary and the newborn **** to neighboring Egypt to avoid being hunted. This is the story of fleeing to Egypt.
In this oil painting, Caravaggio used his own brush to depict this plot. In the painting, the Virgin Mary is riding on the back of a donkey, mixed in with the migrating crowd, and is traveling on a country road.
The person in charge of guiding in the front was Jesus' adoptive father Joseph. The baby in the arms of the Virgin Mary was naturally Jesus. In addition, there were several servants and passers-by going to Egypt together.
When painting this oil painting, Caravaggio abandoned some traditional painting methods and made the Virgin Mary and **** descend to the human world, full of worldly humanity, just like an ordinary mother and son.
It can be said that this is a living secular picture. Caravaggio invited God to the world and became a human being. He also used light and dark contrast to create a tense atmosphere."
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Ye Tian introduced this oil painting to David and the others, as well as the story behind this oil painting.
Around the table next to it, Bishop Kent and Giovanni were carefully appreciating and studying the oil painting. Everyone was extremely excited and their eyes were shining.
Fortunately, they still had some sense. They remembered Ye Tian's previous warning and did not touch this priceless top-notch work of art!
"Yes, this is definitely a work by the master of art Caravaggio, and it is one of his most outstanding masterpieces. It is so precious!"
The director of the Brera Art Museum murmured to himself, so excited that his body was trembling slightly.
Not only him, but other experts and scholars at the scene were also like this!
At this moment, Tony's voice suddenly came from the walkie-talkie.
"Steven, we found two more secret compartments, which were also dug out from the inner wall. In each of these two secret compartments, there was an item wrapped in a black moisture-proof tarpaulin. It’s probably an oil painting!”
Following Tony's announcement, everyone in the room turned to look at the door. Everyone became more excited and full of curiosity.
The Italians who were also at the scene felt excited and curious, but at the same time they felt even more bitter!
They clearly know that the more top-notch works of art discovered today, the greater the losses Italy will suffer. Can we not feel distressed!
As soon as Tony finished speaking, Ye Tian picked up the walkie-talkie and said:
"Copy that, Tony, I'll come right over and see what we're going to get this time"
After finishing speaking, he nodded to David, then turned and left the room.
David nodded knowingly, then walked to the table and took on the responsibility of supervision.
In just a moment, Ye Tian returned to this room and brought back two long cylindrical items wrapped in moisture-proof tarpaulin.
Unsurprisingly, everyone at the scene looked at him and the two items in his hand, and everyone's eyes were extremely hot.
"Judging from the appearance, these are two oil paintings. I just don't know which top art master they are?"
"I have to say that today's series of discoveries are really amazing. The emergence of these top-notch oil paintings that have been hidden for more than two hundred years will definitely cause a huge sensation!"
While everyone was talking about it, Ye Tian came to the table and gently placed the two newly discovered oil paintings on the table.
Then he quickly scanned the crowd and said with a smile:
"Gentlemen, everyone has seen and appreciated the painting "Escape to Egypt" by Caravaggio, the founder of Baroque art. There must be no doubt about it.
In order to save time and protect this oil painting, I will put away this oil painting. When these top-notch works of art are publicly displayed in a while, everyone can come and enjoy them again! ”
As he spoke, Ye Tian put on his gloves and carefully began to collect this top-notch piece of art, slowly rolling it up.
Looking at his actions and looking at this top-notch piece of art that was about to be put away, everyone at the scene was reluctant to part with it, even a little bit painful.
Especially Italians like Giovanni, everyone felt like their hearts were bleeding!
In the blink of an eye, Ye Tian rolled up Caravaggio's "Escape to Egypt" and prepared to put it into a prepared telescopic painting tube.
At this moment, the reporter from NBC suddenly asked curiously:
"Steven, I would like to ask, how much do you value Caravaggio's "Escape to Egypt"? This question is a bit vulgar, but I think many people want to know the answer to this question"
With this question, everyone at the scene looked at Ye Tian, looking forward to his answer.
Ye Tian looked at the NBC reporter, then smiled and said:
“I had previously owned a work by Caravaggio, the founder of Baroque art, which was the painting “Saint Francis, St. Lawrence and the Nativity” discovered in Boston. It was one of Caravaggio’s masterpieces.
The artistic value of this "Escape to Egypt" is no less than that of the Italian national treasure oil painting, or even higher. When I sold that oil painting to the Italian government, I priced it at US$150 million.
The final transaction price of that oil painting was US$150 million. The value of the "Escape to Egypt" in front of me is only higher than that one. If you really want to value it, I will value this oil painting. One hundred and eighty million dollars.
The reason why this valuation is given is firstly because of its huge artistic value, and secondly because the swordsman painter Caravaggio’s works are extremely rare in the world, there are only a few paintings, and things are rare and valuable! ”
Before he finished speaking, the scene was completely blown up.
"Oh my God! One hundred and eighty million US dollars, did I hear that right? This valuation is really amazing!"
"This is really a huge treasure. Just the valuation of this oil painting can buy dozens of such historical buildings!"
While everyone was exclaiming, Giovanni and the other Italians present were so distressed that they almost fainted.
For the previous painting of Caravaggio's "St. Francis, St. Lawrence and the Nativity of Jesus", Steven, a bastard, stabbed the Italian government severely. The appearance of the "Escape to Egypt" in front of him seems to be another Tragedy will happen again!
Thinking of this, the Italians at the scene felt even more distressed, and they all hated Ye Tianhen with their teeth itching.
Even so, they can only choose to stick out their necks and let others slaughter them.
"Stephen, I wonder what you are going to do with this Caravaggio's "Flight to Egypt"? If possible, our Brera Art Museum is interested in acquiring this top-notch work of art.
This "Escape to Egypt" has been hidden in the wall for too long, and the picture has become very fragile. For safety reasons, it is best not to transport it long distances and try to protect it on site.
Our Brera Art Museum is the best museum in Milan. We have the best exhibition conditions and many top cultural and museum personnel, so we can provide the best protection and collection conditions for this oil painting.
You don’t collect art with strong religious overtones. After discovering this kind of art, you usually choose to sell it. In this case, why not sell this "Escape to Egypt" to us! ”
The director of Brera Art Museum said eagerly, his words full of expectation.
He was not the only one who had this idea, as several other experts and scholars were also eager to give it a try.
Ye Tian looked at his old friend, then glanced at the others, and then gave his answer.
"Brad, you are right. I do not want to collect Caravaggio's "Escape to Egypt", and I also intend to sell this top-notch work of art. It would be great if I could sell it here in Milan. However.
If you, the Brera Art Museum, want to buy this oil painting, I welcome it with both hands. Not only you, but also other famous museums and top collectors, I also welcome them to join the competition. The one with the highest price will get it!
As for the transaction, we will talk about it later. The most important thing right now is to open the other oil paintings wrapped in moisture-proof tarpaulin and hidden for more than 200 years, so that everyone can witness the miracle together."
As he said that, Ye Tian had put "Escape to Egypt" into the painting tube, then put the painting tube aside and picked up the second oil painting wrapped in moisture-proof oilcloth!