This museum is dedicated to the Salvator Mundi and houses the largest collection of artworks and related materials on this theme. It is also an art project and a company known as Real Salvator Mundi. The Salvator Mundi will forever remain a subject of great interest, intrigue, and debate regarding its quality and authenticity.
History of the Museum
The phrase “Salvator Mundi” translates from Latin as “Savior of the World” — an image of Christ blessing with one hand while holding a globe symbolizing the world.
The painting “Salvator Mundi”, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, was created around 1500. The work was long considered lost, but in 2005 it was rediscovered and restored by Dianne Dwyer Modestini of New York University.
Origin
The Salvator Mundi Museum of Art is part of the conceptual art project Real Salvator Mundi. The project was founded in 2017 by artist Elliott Arkin shortly after the painting was sold at a Christie’s auction for a record-breaking sum — more than $450 million.
Collection and Exhibitions
The museum preserves artifacts and artworks related to the Salvator Mundi painting: documents, memorabilia, and reproductions.
Examples of exhibitions:
- Salvator Mundi Tapestry — a 17th-century tapestry dedicated to the Salvator Mundi, presented to the public for the first time.
- The Beetles — an unusual exhibition about the role of wood-boring beetles in the history and preservation of works of art.
- The Art of Rescue — an exhibition that combines the themes of art restoration and animal rescue.
Interesting Facts
- In August 2024, an intruder entered the museum through a neighboring restaurant, but it was confirmed that nothing was stolen.
- There is an NFT series called Salvator Munki, created as part of Real Salvator Mundi.
- The woven “Salvator Mundi Tapestry” was purchased at a garage sale by former carpenter Thomas de Vries and later donated to the museum.
Useful Information
Website: salvatormundimuseum.org
Address: 144 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Admission: Free
