The Italian Government Just Paid Nearly $35 Million for a Rare Caravaggio Portrait—One of the Most Expensive Artworks It's Ever Acquired

The Italian Government Just Paid Nearly $35 Million for a Rare Caravaggio Portrait—One of the Most Expensive Artworks It's Ever Acquired

"Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini" had been on display in the Palazzo Barberini in Rome as part of a loan. Now, it's part of the palace's permanent collection

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m – BBC – EUROP INFO

Italy has acquired a rare masterpiece by the celebrated Baroque painter Caravaggio for €30 million, marking a significant addition to the nation’s cultural heritage. The purchase, confirmed by officials, highlights Italy’s ongoing commitment to preserving its artistic legacy amid increasing competition in the international art market. This acquisition not only reinforces the country’s status as a global center for art but also ensures public acc…

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million, one of its largest payouts for a single work - WXXV News 25

By  GIADA ZAMPANO ROME (AP) — Italy has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros (about $35 million), one of the largest state investments ever for a single artwork, the country’s Culture Ministry said Tuesday. The portrait, painted around 1598 and attributed to Caravaggio in 1963, depicts Maffeo Barberini, a nobleman who later became Pope Urban VIII. The painting was acquired from a private collection by the It…