Zurbarán masterpieces to leave UK for US for the first time

Paintings of Jacob and 12 sons will leave Europe for analysis and to go on display during building work at Auckland CastleThirteen spectacular paintings by the Spanish master Francisco de Zurbarán are travelling to the US for the first time.The paintings, of Jacob and his 12 sons, are considered among the finest treasures to reside in north-east England and have only left Auckland Castle in County Durham twice since 1756.Related: Saint Francis in Meditation, Zurbaran (1635-9)Continue read