BREAKING: Leonardo da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi' painting sold for record $450 million at New York auction

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Da Vinci's painting, which dates from around 1500, depicts Christ holding a crystal orb, called "Salvator Mundi" or "Savior of the World." The artwork is one of the few paintings by da Vinci that is known to exist, according to Christie's, the auction house conducting the sale. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108