18th Century Masterpiece
UK GIFTS MARY MAGDALENE PAINTING TO ABU DHABI, UAE
July 2019
British Masterpiece Presented to UAE Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy
Dr. Al Suwaidi accepting the painting of Mary Magdalene from the British Ambassador on permanent loan in Abu Dhabi.
On 19 July 2019 the British Ambassador presented an 18th century masterpiece painting titled ‘Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy’ to Dr. Hamed bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arts Society at his home residence. This gift was a token of goodwill from the UK to the UAE as a symbol of the enduring friendship between the two countries in the Year of Tolerance 2019.
“From the Capital of Tolerance, we are truly honoured and humbled to receive such a significant gift from the Lubin Family on behalf of the United Kingdom. I believe literary and cultural partnerships are crucial to building bridges of understanding between peoples from around the world.” -Dr. Hamed Bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi