The lawyer from Vilanova de Sijena enters the MNAC to examine the mural paintings

BarcelonaThe lawyer for Vilanova de Sijena, Jorge Español, entered the MNAC (National Art Museum of Catalonia) on Tuesday with Aragonese experts to examine the mural paintings. This was reported... The Newspaper Sources at the museum confirmed to ACN that Español wanted to question the technicians and access the storage areas, but the MNAC objected. However, the lawyer explained to ACN that the visit was "positive" because the museum's technicians reportedly showed a willingness to cooperate in enforcing the court order. Español also stated that they will now analyze what they observed and provide further information. in the Huesca courthouseRegarding the reserve material they haven't been able to see, he commented that it's because the MNAC has filed an appeal, and the judge is still ruling on it. The museum maintains that the subject of the ruling is clearly defined—the paintings in rooms 16 and 17 of the MNAC—and that entering the reserves in search of more items is not within the scope of the proceedings. The museum also refuses to question its staff. Español reportedly requested access to the museum's reserves because he believes there may be more fragments from Sijena, as the MNAC explained. The lawyer, they added, believes that the square footage removed from the monastery and transferred by Josep Gudiol does not match the square footage in rooms 16 and 17 of the MNAC. In statements to ACN, Español assured that the visit was "very positive" because the MNAC technicians are open to collaborating to comply with the court ruling, and that is "the best way to carry out this operation." In this regard, he added that "if everyone collaborates and the necessary technical input is provided, the transfer operation will proceed without problems." With the information gathered this Tuesday, the technicians accompanying the lawyer from Vilanova de Sijena will submit new documents to the Huesca court handling the case. Español did not specify, however, when this new submission is expected. He also acknowledged that they were not allowed access to the storage area and said it was because this option is not provided for in the court order. Español also reiterated that the transfer of the paintings should not be subject to a timetable, as established by the Aragonese government, and called for a "safe operation" with the consensus of all the technicians.

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