Leonardo da Vinci: Where is the most expensive painting in the world right now?

 

Amidst the mystery of crime against ancient artifacts, two new documentaries have come out telling the story of Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mandi painting. Karin James has described it.

Leonardo da Vinci's world's most expensive salvator mandi painting (picture) is hidden somewhere in Saudi Arabia by order of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, or no one in the world knows exactly where this painting is? According to most people, the picture is the same in the Gulf countries.

According to some, it is hidden in the tax-free zone of Geneva, or in some of the prince's billions of yachts. But is it really Leonardo's? Called "The Savior of the World" by Jesus Christ, the painting was the last painting of Leonardo da Vinci to be auctioned at Christie's in 2017. There it sold for a record 45 450 million.

It was purchased by bin Salman's representative. (It was Bin Salman who was convicted by the CIA of ordering the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.) Have been growing.

The story of the Salvator Mandi painting, which has emerged from various stages of international conspiracy and storytelling, is an interesting saga in history.

'The Lost Leonardo' and 'Savior for Sale: The Vinci's Lost Masterpiece?' The saga is now being brought to the fore through these two new documentaries. In it, the story is told in a dramatic way, like the story of a very mysterious spy. These stories are based on information from Ben Lewis's 2019 high profile book, The Last Leonardo, and several articles.

This ancient and historical painting from the time of 1500 AD disappeared for about 200 years. During this time the picture was badly damaged and was later repaired. It was also frequently auctioned or sold. It is alleged that the ambassador provided the information to Leonardo O'Connell. But now the solver market has become the center of money, power, politics of rights.

"When we chose the name, the painting was lost and the truth was lost, but it was also inspired by Indiana Jones's Treasure Hunt," said Andres Dalsgaard, producer and author of the documentary The Lost Leonardo, to BBC Culture. Said while speaking.

When it was auctioned off at the New Orleans Auction House in 2005, the way was paved for Leonardo's discovery of the treasure. At the time, it was bought by two New York merchants for just 11 1,175. The two brought the painting to Dia Modestini.

Diana was famous for her paintings of that time. He gave this painting a new look. They were the first to guess that it belonged to Leonardo.

The Lost Leonardo is the epitome of two documentaries, with beautiful descriptions as well as a variety of voices from businessmen, historians, and investigative journalists. The documentary has benefited from the use of Modestini as the main character. Their work on the screen is fascinating. At the same time, they have a beautiful voice and big eyes behind black or red framed glasses.

He was instrumental in restoring old damaged paintings to their original form. What is special is that they have done this work with great enthusiasm. Through that, he has tried to maintain and bring out the truth by bringing out even the finest details. In this picture, they have pointed out that the thumb of Jesus or the stroke on his face can only be Leonardo's. But many experts say that they have changed the picture a lot.

The Salvator Mandi is a masterpiece of Diane Modestini's art. In the documentary, historian Frank Zolner mockingly says that Modestini has done more in his style of painting than Leonardo himself.

Zolner compiled a picture of Leonardo and created a catalog of it. So, according to Modestini, he has revamped the painting by studying it scientifically and has also published its information.

This painting may have been created by Leonardo's assistants and may have been finalized by Leonardo. Today, most experts agree on this. Because that's what was usually done then. But every time there is uncertainty in the story of this picture. So no one knows if the pictures are Leonardo's, Lewis told BBC Culture. So you too can participate in this sport. You can create your own Da Vinci Code on the solver market.

People are divided on the quality of the picture. This is not a very good picture. Compared to the paintings of the great Leonardo, it is quite backward. So, according to those who believe in it, actually seeing this painting was an unforgettable experience. (Maybe that's why, but the picture looks more open in the documentary and other photos as well.)

Considering the very important information given in both the documentaries, it does not say much about painting or art. In the documentary The Lost Leonardo, Ivan Beard, a Bank of America official and involved in the investment of such historical artifacts, was seen talking about the purpose of using the artwork of the general public or their use for mortgaging.

The documentary does not even mention the role of the pictures. On the contrary, it is said that the picture is of Leonardo, forcing consumers, museums and merchants to make millions and try to gain publicity.

'Colorful characters'

The painting, which was exhibited at the National Gallery in London in 2011, was presented to Leonardo da Vinci. So there was a big argument. In both documentaries, the exhibition's organizer, Luke Season, makes it clear that he is adamant. But many experts say this is a very early conclusion in front of the camera and in other media.

Alison Cole, editor of The Art, has written about the painting in detail. He had also seen the picture in the National Gallery.

Diane Modestini is already working on it. But when I saw it, I didn't think it was Leonardo's autograph, "he told BBC Culture. But even so, the exhibition helped him gain recognition.

Two years later, a few more colorful characters entered the game. Yes Bouvier, a Swiss antiquities merchant, bought the painting from a New York merchant for a Russian customer named Dmitry Rybolovlev. He bought the painting for कोटी 83 million. Two days later, he sold the painting to Rybolovlev for कोटी 127.5 million. It was all part of the business, Bowier said in The Lost Leonardo.

"You want to buy cheaper and sell at a higher price." (Authorities in Switzerland investigated Rybolovlev for fraudulently selling a number of works of art, but this year the case was closed without punishment.)

The painting's journey toward Christie's auction began when he realized that he had boiled over कोटी 44 million.

The sale through Christie was actually a big dramatic event. It started with a publicity video. The video did not show the painting but only a few faces. Most of those faces were normal. But one of them was the actor Leonardo DiCaprio. They were looking at the picture as if they were actually looking at Jesus.

The buyer was anonymous. But the New York Times reported that the soon-to-be buyer was bidding for Bin Salman. So it turned out that the picture was in a new geographical area. Bin Salman was then trying to improve the image of Saudi Arabia by relaxing some restrictions.

Those who have been watching the artefacts thought that the painting "Salvator Mandi" might be the main attraction in the country's major museums. But since then till now this picture has not come before the public.

In fact, the picture was likely to come out in public. On the occasion of Leonardo da Vinci's 500th birthday, the famous Louvre Museum in France wanted to present this picture in an exhibition. Bin Salman himself had met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The Salvator Market space was also left vacant during the press preview of the exhibition. But in the end, it did not reach the exhibition.

The New York Times confirmed that the Louvre had not been able to meet Bin Salman's demands. He had demanded that the painting be given the same quality in the same room in which the world-famous Mona Lisa is kept.

The Louvre Museum is supported by the French government, the Ministry of Culture and Macron, so it is involved in politics and culture. So if Saudi Arabia had decided to open its cultural doors, the role of the Salvator Market would have been paramount. Everything could have been better if we had taken it, "Cole told BBC Culture.

The Louvre Museum was preparing to publish a 46-page book. It was claimed that the picture belonged to Leonardo. But it was never published. Cole was the first to announce this in March 2020. The Louvre could not comment on works of art that were privately owned and not presented to the public. So the book was never published, and the museum said there was no such book, says Cole.

Scams and conspiracies

Anthony Whitkini's Savior for Cell provides some more explosive information about what exactly happened behind the scenes in the Louvre case. Like The Lost Leonardo, the documentary also features a presentation. But it has been done in a different way and using different views of the city. It does not include Modestini or similar practitioners. But it involves two unknown formulas. His identity has not been released.

However, high-ranking officials in the French government are aware of the study of Louvre's paintings, as well as discussions between France and Saudi Arabia. According to one of them, Leonardo was not involved in the painting, as the name implies. But Bin Salman would only approve the loan if he officially approved the Salvator Mandi painting to be Leonardo's painting.

According to sources, he advised the government that "demonstrating this in a Saudi environment is tantamount to turning a blind eye to the 45 450 million it has been calculated for."

The Louvre and the National Gallery, meanwhile, have not commented on the documentary.

While films, podcasts, and pop culture have been fascinated by such artistic crimes, mysteries, and counterfeit stories, these two documentaries have come out. Last year, the case at the Nodler Gallery in New York came to light through two documentaries, 'Made You Look' and 'Driven to Abstraction'. He has been selling counterfeit art for almost 20 years.

They were sold under the guise of artwork by Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock. But did they do it knowingly or unknowingly? This question still remains. The series 'This Is Robbery' on Netflix is ​​based on a 1990 case of plagiarism. That includes the theft of Rembrandt's artwork from the Isabel Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The details of the conspiracy, including the mystery of the robbery that never escaped, are presented in this series.

Lewis has brought eight new episodes of 'Art Bust'. It tells the story of crimes against ancient artifacts, plots, conspiracies, scams and the dark side of it all. These range from the crime of Inigo Filbrick selling more than 100% shares of antique art to customers to the ancient golden coffin smuggled into Egypt.

The coffin was discovered by actress Kim Kardashian in a photo taken in front of the coffin at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute (Gala). The coffin was later returned to Egypt. Even in unseen podcasts, stories that only listen to the characters are gaining popularity. This shows how fascinating the mystery stories of these ancient and expensive artefacts are today.

The reason why popular crime stories about such ancient and famous works of art are so popular is because many things come together. There is so much public information about this that everyone feels like it's happening right in front of us. There are now several platforms available to tell these stories. Lewis says the approach has changed as the market has grown.

Considering the crimes in the context of these works of art, the general understanding was that the game of money was being played by billionaires to squabble with each other. But now everyone is aware that you cannot plunder the cultural heritage of a country in this way.

In all this complicated history until new documents are found (after so many centuries it doesn’t seem possible) or is the picture true? Until a new classical method of finding it emerges (which is also difficult because the picture is so bad), the solver market doesn't seem to be competing. Therefore, it will be revealed that this mystery is true. I'm sure something new will come out in the next six months or a year. "Whether it's real or not, it's spread everywhere," Dallasgaard said.

"As long as this picture is hidden from the world and no one knows its future, such mysteries will continue and the world will always want to know something new. Because in the end, it is an interesting story."

The documentary 'The Lost Leonardo' has been released in the US and will be released in England on September 10, while 'Savior for Sale' will be released in the US on September 17.

The world's oldest temple, 11,000 years old can unravel new history

 

The Gobekli Tepe in Turkey was built by prehistoric people six thousand years before Stonehenge, and it reshapes the story of human culture.

When German archaeologist Klaus Schmidt began excavating on a hilltop in Turkey 25 years ago, he was convinced that the construction he had found was extraordinary and unique.

The Gobeckley Tepe is formed on a limestone plateau near Urfa. It is a Turkish word used in the sense of 'pot hill'. At this point Schmidt found more than twenty circular stone courtyards.

The largest of these courtyards was twenty meters high, with a 5.5 meter high pillar in the middle. These carved stone pillars have terrifying, stylish human images, they are hand-stitched and have stripes in the mold of a fox. These poles weigh up to 10 tons.

At a time when animals were not man-made or pottery was not invented - that is, when metal tools were not even in sight, so much carving and erection of pillars must have been a huge technical challenge. These structures are 11,000 years old or even earlier. This is one of the oldest structures in human history, built for a purpose other than shelter.

Schmidt came to a significant conclusion after a decade of work. When I met them in Urfa in 2007 (working with the German Archaeological Institute), Schmidt said that Gobeckley Tape could help rewrite the story of human civilization by explaining why humans started farming and settled in permanent settlements.

Looking at the stone tools and other evidence found by Schmidt and his colleagues, it appears that the circular enclosure was built by hunter-gatherer humans. Millions of animal bones found in the area belong to wild species, and no evidence of grain or other plants has been found.

These hunter-gatherers may have come here 11,500 years ago to carve T-shaped pillars on the Gobeckli tape with stone tools. Schmidt thought they must have used the limestone plateau as a mine.

Carving and carrying these pillars may have been a daunting task, but it will not be as difficult as it seems. The pillars are carved with layers of natural limestone found on the hill. The hard stones or even wooden tools found at that time can be used to carve on a relatively soft surface of limestone.

The limestone sections on the hill are horizontal strips 0.6 m to 1.5 m thick, so archaeologists excavating the site may have thought that ancient artisans may have had to cut off the excess on both sides of it, or put some hands down. The carving of the pillars was completed so that they could be carried to the top of the hill a few meters away with the help of ropes, ropes and abundant manpower.

The small and nomadic gangs scattered in the region may have been inspired by their faith to participate in these hill projects. At the time, Schmidt thought that there would be a big party and then the gangs would disperse again. Schmidt argued that the site was a place of worship, perhaps for burial or other rites related to death, but was not used as a colony.

This is a very big claim. Archaeologists have long believed that mixed cultures and organized religions originated when human societies began to thrive and animals began to be humanized, that is, when the Neolithic transition took place. With the availability of food, it became possible for people to use more resources for rituals and monuments.

The discovery of compositions in the Goebbels tape reversed that chronology, Schmidt told me. The stone tools found at the site date back to pre-Neolithic times. The site was first excavated, but no evidence of crops or livestock has been found in more than 25 years. Schmidt doesn't think anyone was living in the place full time. It was a hillside cathedral, he said.

If his statement is true, then it must be said that mixed law and social organization originated before human colonies and agriculture. Collective nomadic gangs had to come together to carve and move these giant pillars, so after a thousand years of art, people were motivated to take the next step: they started holding large gatherings regularly, people needed to be able to predict food supply, and they depended on crops and livestock. This shows that religion and religion gave rise to the Neolithic Revolution.

The next day I went to the top of the hill with Schmidt before dawn. He was accompanied by a team of German archaeologists and local village workers. I was stunned to see the pillars of that place.

It is estimated that these T-shaped pillars may have been carved out of stone by stone man 11,500 years ago.

After Schmidt published a report on the Goebeckli tapes, it was widely discussed in the small universe of neolithic archaeologists. But still, the place seemed to be somewhat forgotten. The excavation site was temporarily covered with rusty roofs, and there were potholes and dirt roads to reach the top of the hill.

When Schmidt presented his findings on the site and its pillars in the mid-2000s, his colleagues and journalists were stunned. This is the birthplace of religion. The German magazine Der Spiegel compared the fertile grasslands of the Goebeckley Tape to the Garden of Eden.

Soon people from all over the world started coming to see the Goebeckli tapes. Over the course of a decade, the appearance of this mountain has completely changed. The Yadavi in ​​nearby Syria disrupted tourism in the region in 2012, but before that many tourists were coming here out of curiosity. Some have called it the world's first temple.

In the last five years, this hilltop has been changing again. Now there are better roads, car-parking facilities and accommodation for tourists from all over the world. Sophisticated fabric-and-steel type sheds were installed in 2017 to replace the rusted sheets that were placed as a protective shield around the central memorial. The Shanlurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum, built in 2015 in Central Urfa, is one of the largest museums in Turkey. The museum houses a full-sized replica of the largest courtyard in the Gobeckley Tape and its T-shaped pillars. So people can see these pillars up close and observe the carvings.

The Goebeckli Tape was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018. Turkish tourism officials have declared 2019 the year of the ‘Gobekli Tepe’ and placed the site at the center of their global outreach campaign.

Jens Natroff began working at the site as a student in the 2000s. He is now working with a German archaeological institute. 'It was a remote place on a hill, I still remember it. Now that has completely changed, 'says Notroff. Schmidt did not get to see today's Gobekli Tape, a major tourist attraction from the dusty hills.

He passed away in 2014. But their discoveries sparked a global interest in neolithic transitions. Schmidt's initial understanding of the site has been reversed in recent years due to new details and the scrutiny of previous excavations.

Stone objects found in the excavation of Gobelki tape

Excavations are now as deep as ever in Schmidt's lifetime. A team led by Lee Claire, a researcher at the German Archaeological Survey, excavated the site several meters deep. "We had a rare opportunity to explore the lowest layers and the deposits there," says Claire.

Whatever Claire and her colleagues found there, the story of prehistoric times is likely to be rewritten. These researchers found evidence of homes and year-round settlements. Evidence suggests that there was not only a distant temple to visit on special occasions, but also a living village with large special buildings.

Researchers also found canals and ponds to collect rainwater. This was the key evidence of human settlement on this dry hilltop. The excavations uncovered thousands of grinding tools for cooking and beer production.

"The Goebeckley Tepe is still a unique, special site, but the new discoveries here are in line with the insights you learn from excavations elsewhere," says Claire. "It was a full-fledged human settlement with permanent occupations. It changed our perception of the place."

Meanwhile, Turkish archaeologists working in the rocky villages around Urfa have unearthed dozens of similar T-shaped columns. The period of these compositions also revolves around the Goebeckli tape.

"This is not a unique temple," says Barbara Horges, a researcher at the Austrian Archaeological Survey. Horges, who is not involved in the latest research here, is an expert on the Neolithic period. "It just makes the story more interesting and exciting." The area could be called the "Pyramid of Southeast Turkey," said Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Turkey's Minister of Culture and Tourism.

Gobeckley Tepe was previously thought to be a centuries-old construction project that led to an agricultural transition. However, Claire and others now feel that the site is an attempt by hunter-gatherer gangs to embrace their endangered lifestyles as the world around them changes. Evidence has also been found that people in the surrounding area are experimenting with animal husbandry and harvesting. The people on 'Pot Hill', however, must be resisting these experiments.

The stone carvings of this place are an important sign. Detailed carvings of foxes, leopards, snakes and vultures can be seen on the pillars and walls of the Gobekli tape. "These are not just pictures, they are narratives. These narratives must have played a very important role in keeping the contemporary groups together and creating a shared identity," says Claire.

When I first visited this place 15 years ago, I felt like I saw something very far away.

The Gobekli tape was built some 6,000 years before Stonehenge, and it is impossible to get an accurate understanding of the carvings.

This circular architecture of the Gobelki tape reveals new information about the early years of human civilization.

This is also one of the reasons for the enormous attractiveness of the Goebbels tape. Most people may not have heard of the place a decade ago, but now thousands of tourists visit. Researchers are trying to understand why these structures were originally built. With each new discovery, our perception of this place and of human civilization is changing.

"The new work is not about crushing Clocks Schmidt's hypotheses, but about standing on his shoulders and starting new research," says Horges. "In my opinion, this has led to tremendous knowledge. Its meaning is changing, but in the end, that's what science is all about."

Why is there a red line on the tablet's packet? What does Rx & NRx & XRx mean? If you don't know, there will be a big loss

 

Have you ever wondered why there is this red line on a packet of pills? If not here's a new product just for you!

There will be very few people who will read other information on the back of the tablet packet without MRP and expiry date when buying medicine from chemist without doctor's prescription. All medicine packets have an expiry date and price of that medicine. If you've ever noticed, there's a red line on the back of the tablet strip along with other information. Have you ever wondered why there is this red line on a packet of pills? If not here's a new product just for you!

Why is there a red line?

HealthAccording to the ministry, you should not buy medicines without a doctor's prescription on a packet of pills with such a red line. Chemists are only allowed to sell these drugs if a doctor has given you a prescription for these drugs. 

A red line is given on the medicine packet to monitor the misuse of antibiotics. The red line on the strip is intended to prevent the sale of antibiotics for TB, malaria, urinary tract infections and many more serious illnesses, including HIV, without a doctor's permission or directly from a chemist. 

HealthAnd according to the family ministry, such drugs, especially antibiotics with a red line on their packaging, should never be used without the advice of a qualified doctor. Be aware, stay safe.

What does Rx mean?

Now, let us see that some medicine packets have Rx written on them. This means that this medicine should be taken only on the advice of a doctor. If you take this type of medicine without consulting a doctor, you could be in big trouble. 

What does NRx mean?

Some medicine packets have NRx written on them. This means that it is a drug and can only be sold by those who have a license.

What does XRx mean?

Some medicine packets have XRx written on them. It is a drug that only doctors can sell and they must have a license. These drugs can be given by the doctor directly to the patients. The patient cannot buy this drug from the medical store. Even if you have a doctor's prescription.

Let your friends and relatives know that you are always on medication. Read, ask and check the information on their labels before taking any medicine. Because it is very important to know about it. 

Want to know how sharp your eyes are ?; Then find the snake hidden in this photo!

 

A photo posted on social media by Indian Revenue Officer Naveed Trumbu has put everyone to sleep. He has posted a photo of mulch lying on the ground and in that mulchSnakeIt is also claimed to be hidden. This is the Rattle Snake or Python speciesSnakeAs it is, it is clear from the comments below his post. But, finding this snake is a good test for your eyes. See if you can find

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Put 5 trees in the house! Mosquitoes will not move around

The number of dengue patients is increasing. Dengue, malaria mosquitoes spread their outbreak from time to time. Deadly diseases such as dengue fever and malaria are sometimes fatal. In such a situation, these blood-sucking enemies need to be confronted. Let's learn about 5 plants that will preserve the beauty of your balcony.

Citronella: Citronella is a great way to keep grass mosquitoes away. Citronella oil from this grass can be used for oil candles, perfumes, lamps, etc. What's special is that citronella grass helps keep mosquitoes away from you, which causes dengue fever and malaria.

Lavender: The lavender plant is considered an enemy of mosquitoes. Harmful mosquito repellents available in the market are harmful to skin and health. But using this plant to keep mosquitoes away from you is the best option. You can also apply lavender oil mixed with water on the skin to make a chemical free mosquito solution.

Tulsi: The Tulsi plant that you worship at home every day also works to repel mosquitoes. Basil has many health benefits, from mosquito repellent. To keep mosquitoes away from the house, keep a basil plant in a pot.

Marigold Flowers: Yellow marigold flowers enhance the beauty of your balcony. They also keep fish and mosquitoes away from the house because of their aroma. Very few people know this. There are two types of marigold, African and French. Both of these plants are mosquito repellents. Marigold flowers are yellow to dark orange and red in color.

Rosemary: Rosemary flowers are blue in color. Apply 4 drops of a mosquito repellent like marigold and lavender mixed with 1/4 olive oil on the skin.