Leonardo da Vinci's Savior sold for $450 million at Sotheby's in 2017, making it the most expensive painting ever. It's one of only 16 da Vinci paintings known to exist and the only one in private hands. Jesus holds a crystal ball in the 2.8 square foot canvas commissioned by King Louis XII in 1500.
Do you know the most expensive artwork in the world? In 2017, Leonardo da Vinci's painting "The Savior" sold for $450 million and reached the top of the world's most expensive artwork. Why is the 2.8-square-feet canvas so expensive? Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest artists and has huge influence on the art circle. This is one of the 16 extant original works of Leonardo da Vinci and is the only private collection. The Savior's Creation was commissioned by King Louis XII of France in 1500. In the painting, Jesus drags a crystal ball in his left hand and crosses the middle and index fingers of his right hand to symbolize blessing. Later, it was bought by a painter for $100,000. After many restorations and adjustments, it was identified as an original one by da Vinci. In 2017, it was sold for $450 million at Sotheby's auction, making it the most expensive artwork in the world. Do you think this is expensive? Follow artpainting.com to learn more.
