One of the city’s most famous artworks will go on loan from this summer until early next year.

Salvador Dalí’s Christ of St John of the Cross, which takes pride of place at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, was acquired directly from the artist himself in 1952.

This year, the painting will be displayed as part of the Auckland Project's Spanish Gallery in England.

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Running from July 9 to December 4, the exhibit brings together two ‘Spanish masterpieces’ showcasing Dalí’s work alongside El Greco’s Christ on the Cross.

Glasgow Times: Pictured: Christ of St John of the CrossPictured: Christ of St John of the Cross

Duncan Dornan, Glasgow Life’s head of museums and collections, said: “Displaying this treasured painting in a new way enables us to widen our understanding of the incredible artist, Salvador Dalí who painted this iconic artwork, which remains a favourite with Glaswegians and visitors to the city.

“Glasgow’s art collection is considered one of the finest in Europe and loaning key pieces allows people across the country to access and enjoy them, bolstering our reputation.

“These partnerships also allow visitors to Glasgow Life Museums to enjoy beautiful artworks from other important collections.”

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Former director of Glasgow Museums, Dr Tom Honeyman, who acquired the work on behalf of the city of Glasgow, has also shown his support for the move.

He said: “If I were ever asked what I would do with the Dalí, I think I would reply on these lines: Put it into circulation as much and as frequently as possible.”

Christ of St John on the Cross will be returned to Glasgow in early 2023.

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