Salvator Mundi Record Sale Sparks Internet Memes
The record-breaking sale of Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi for $450 million at Christie's New York on November 15, 2017, has become a global trending topic, generating widespread media coverage and social media buzz. The auction, held during the Evening Sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art, crowned the painting as the most expensive ever sold. The news ignited debates over the work's attribution to Leonardo and inspired a wave of humorous internet memes, including versions of Christ as John Lennon, submerged in dollars, alongside Nutella and Francesco Totti. Artribune compiled a gallery of the funniest images circulating online. The article was written by Mariacristina Ferraioli.
Key facts
- Salvator Mundi sold for $450 million at Christie's New York.
- The sale occurred on November 15, 2017, during the Evening Sale of Post-War and Contemporary Art.
- The painting is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.
- It became the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
- The sale became a global trending topic on social media.
- The news sparked debates about the painting's attribution.
- Internet users created humorous memes featuring the painting.
- Artribune published a gallery of the funniest images.
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Mariacristina Ferraioli
Institutions
- Christie's
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States