Chapter 1536 Ask the Pope to Come Out

Ye Tian and the others are located on a high platform, not far from the dome, more than three meters above the ground, with an area of ​​about four to five square meters, so there is no problem for several people standing at the same time.

On the left and right sides of the high platform, there is a set of downward steps, about 70 to 80 centimeters wide, which are close to the wall and connected to the floor of the hall. In front of the high platform is a marble guardrail about one meter high.

Standing on the high platform and leaning on the railing, with the help of searchlights, you can just overlook the entire hall, and you can have a panoramic view of everything in this underground secret room.

After quickly scanning the situation in the hall, Ye Tian withdrew his gaze and turned to look at a wooden oil painting hanging on the wall behind him!

Martinez and the others were the same, they all turned their heads and began to admire the top-level antique artwork closest to them.

This is a classic oil painting on wood, the size is not big, about 60*50, and the frame is also in the classic style, solemn and elegant!

Like "Napoleon Entering Vienna", this painting is also covered with a glass cover, which is not badly protected, but the glass cover is covered with dust and looks a bit smudged.

The theme of this oil painting on wood is the statue of the Virgin with a baby, which is the favorite religious theme of classicism!

On a field full of spring, the Virgin in a long skirt and a light veil holds a baby in her arms, looking thoughtfully outside the painting with loving and happy eyes.

The composition of the whole painting is coordinated and reasonable, the tone is bright, the atmosphere is harmonious and peaceful, giving people a sense of beauty and reverie, and it can also make people feel a sense of reverence.

Unknowingly, everyone has been deeply attracted by this classical wood panel oil painting, intoxicated by the wonderful artistic conception created by the artist, unable to extricate themselves!

The same is true for countless people in front of the live broadcast terminal, all of them were deeply attracted by this classic painting, and even lost the ability to speak, and the live broadcast terminal was completely quiet.

After a while, Ye Tian was the first to wake up.

Immediately afterwards, he took a step forward, gently wiped the dust on the glass cover with a soft cloth in his hand, and said softly with a smile:

"Martinez, I don't know if you can see that this classic oil painting on wood is the work of which artist?"

Hearing this, Martinez immediately woke up.

the next moment,

An incomparably bright smile bloomed on his old face, and his excited eyes shone brightly, making him look a little scary!

"This is the work of Raphael. It is an oil painting on wood panel created by Raphael around 1505. It is the same period as the famous "Our Lady of Antise"!"

Martinez gave the answer categorically, his voice trembling with excitement.

Before the voice fell, the living room above and all the live broadcast terminals were completely boiling, and people held their heads and exclaimed like crazy.

"My God! Did I hear you right? This Madonna is actually the work of one of the three masters of Renaissance art, the famous painter Raphael. If it is true, then this is definitely a priceless top-level artwork! "

"It's crazy, how many top antique artworks are hidden in this underground secret room? It's hard to imagine, it seems that the top antique artworks in the history of Western art are all here!"

Amidst the exclamations one after another, many people's eyes were already red, staring at the live broadcast screen, not willing to look away for a moment, their eyes were full of envy, even jealousy!

At the same time, in some parts of the Vatican, there was a sudden burst of ecstatic cheers, which startled the nearby tourists!

Ye Tian nodded slightly, smiled proudly and said:

"Your eyesight is very good, Martinez, you are indeed a top expert in the appraisal of antique works of art, and you really deserve your reputation. That's right, this is a statue of the Virgin made by the top art master Raphael!

Moreover, this Madonna can be regarded as one of Raphael's masterpieces, with extraordinary artistic value, not to mention the market value, which is no worse than Raphael's other famous paintings.

Since you can tell the specific year when this oil painting on wood was created, it means that you know this Madonna very well. Martinez, why don't you explain this top artwork to everyone? "

Martinez didn't refuse. He nodded to Ye Tian first, and then excitedly began to explain.

"Around 1505, Raphael returned to Perugia from Florence and created a series of paintings in Perugia, such as the famous "Our Lady of Antise", which also includes this statue of the Virgin.

For nearly three hundred years from the beginning of the sixteenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century, the statue of the Virgin Mary was kept in the Vatican and never left the Holy See. It was not until Napoleon entered Rome that the oil painting was brought to Paris.

After Napoleon's defeat, the Pope commissioned the famous neoclassical sculptor Canova to go to Paris to receive the top antique artworks taken away by Napoleon, preparing to welcome back this masterpiece of Raphael.

However, in the list of antique works of art issued by Canova, there is no such Raphael's Madonna, and some other top-level antique works of art. No one knows where these treasures have gone.

For more than two hundred years since then, this Raphael's Madonna has never appeared again, as if the world has evaporated, and there is no news of it, but who would have thought that it would be hidden here! "

Having said that, Martinez couldn't help but took a step forward, stretched out his hand and gently stroked the glass cover of the statue of the Virgin, his movements were so gentle, just like touching the skin of his first love.

Seeing his expression and actions, Ye Tian and the others couldn't help but shuddered together, goosebumps all over their bodies, and the three of them took half a step back in unison.

At this time, the live broadcast has already boiled again.

Without exception, everyone was shocked by Martinez's explanation, and they all stared dumbfounded at the statue of the Virgin on the live broadcast.

This is actually a collection that once belonged to the Vatican, and there is such a wonderful story hidden behind it, how much is this oil painting on wood panel worth? I don't even dare to think about it!

Not surprisingly, because of the appearance of this outstanding painting by Raphael, the top management of the Vatican has been completely shocked. At this moment, everyone is watching the live broadcast, and everyone's eyes are shining!

"Martinez, shouldn't it be time to wake up? There are still many top-level antique artworks in this underground secret room, which are waiting for us to discover. Let's enjoy this statue of the Virgin later!"

Ye Tian said with a smile, waking up the addicted Martinez.

"You're right, Steven. There are still many top-notch antique works of art. I really can't stay here for too long. I want to have a good time today. Such an opportunity is once in a lifetime!"

Martinez nodded excitedly and said, his face was flushed, and his eyes were as bright as searchlights.

Afterwards, Ye Tian stepped onto the steps close to the wall on the right, and began to walk down, preparing to enter the hall below.

Immediately afterwards, Walker and the three of them followed up one after another. Everyone was extremely excited and full of expectations.

As soon as he went down two steps, Martinez couldn't wait to ask:

"Steven, I still want to ask, what are you going to do with this statue of the Virgin that was made by Raphael? Wouldn't it be better to sell it? That would be a reckless waste!"

Ye Tian stopped, but didn't look back. He smiled and replied casually:

"I can disclose a little information, here is not only the Madonna of Raphael, but also the works of another three masters of Renaissance art, which is a painting by Michelangelo.

Like this Raphael masterpiece, that Michelangelo painting was once in the collection of the Vatican, and then fell into the hands of Napoleon, and now it belongs to me!

You may have also heard that I will be married in a while. As for my girlfriend Betty, you have already known her. Their family is very devout.

If the Pope is willing to condescend and go to the United States to officiate our wedding and send blessings to my fiancée, I don't mind giving these two top-level works of art to the Vatican.

I hope to give my fiancée the grandest wedding and give her the best wishes. I believe the Vatican also wants to get back these two top artworks. This is a good thing that has the best of both worlds! "

"What? There is also a painting by Michelangelo? And you guys are going to ask the Pope to preside over your wedding at the price of two paintings by the three masters of Renaissance art? Isn't this crazy?"

Martinez exclaimed loudly, his voice was so high-pitched that it sounded harsh.

At this time, Martinez's brain was about to shut down, and he stared at Ye Tian in front of him dumbfounded, like watching a lunatic, his eyes full of disbelief.

Agitated by his emotions, he staggered at his feet and almost fell down the steps. Fortunately, Walker grabbed him, so he didn't turn into a gourd!

There was dead silence on countless live broadcast terminals, and everyone was completely stunned by Ye Tian's words, and they all stood there stunned, even losing the ability to speak.

To ask the Pope to go to the United States to officiate the wedding at the price of two priceless paintings by the three masters of Renaissance art, this is too generous, it is simply shocking!

If this deal is really concluded, there is no doubt that this wedding must be the most expensive wedding in history, absolutely unprecedented and unprecedented!

In comparison, those so-called weddings of the century by European royal families are not worth mentioning at all, they are not on the same level at all!

Only this guy, Steven, can do such a crazy thing. If it were someone else, I probably wouldn't dare to think about it! Besides, who else would be willing?

Those are two outstanding paintings by the three masters of Renaissance art! Only one piece of truly priceless top artwork will appear in the market for hundreds of years, and it will cause a huge sensation once it appears!

As far as the market value of those two paintings is concerned, at least hundreds of millions of dollars, the combined total value can even easily exceed one billion dollars!

Like the countless viewers on the live broadcast, Betty, who was in the living room above, froze in place, her eyes widened, and the eyeballs almost flew out of their sockets.

Immediately afterwards, tears welled up in her eyes, and she couldn't stop them, they were tears of happiness!

Betty's parents and Logan, who were far away in Boston, the United States, were sitting on the sofa at this time, holding their heads in their hands and watching the live broadcast of NBC TV, wondering if they were hallucinating just now!

"I have to admit that this is indeed a matter of getting the best of both worlds, and it is also a very cost-effective business. It is worth doing!"

In an office in the Vatican, several priests wearing priestly uniforms and watching the live broadcast of the treasure hunt nodded in unison, with knowing smiles on their faces.