Salvator Mundi

The Story

Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi is one of his most famous works, a portrait of Christ by an artist who represents the Renaissance, notable for the refined lighting and figure depiction that reflect his painting style. This work was created in the mid-16th century, during Leonardo's active period, and symbolizes the artistic innovation grounded in the Renaissance's human-centered thought and scientific observation. At a 2017 Christie's auction, it sold for roughly $450 million, once again demonstrating its value and historical significance in the art market. This sale became an occasion, beyond a simple transaction, to reconsider the cultural and economic meaning that a work of art can carry.