Matthew Barnes+Follow$7M Painting Hides in Plain Sight for 500 YearsImagine finding a 15th-century masterpiece just chilling in a chapel for centuries—then it sells for $7.6 million at auction! This rare triptych, painted by a mystery artist, survived religious chaos and political drama, only to help fund affordable housing today. Dorset Museum tried to keep it local, but an anonymous buyer snagged it. Now, the proceeds will help people in need. Wild how art can change lives, right? #Religion #ArtHistory #Auction21Share
