Art dhe Kulturë

The 'Michelangelo of Shkodra', who never sold his works, is gone

The 'Michelangelo of Shkodra', who never sold his works, is gone

The well-known Albanian artist, Pjerin Sheldija, has passed away at the age of 87.

The 'Michelangelo of Shkodra', who never sold his works, is gone

He was otherwise known as "Michelangelo of Shkodra" and is the author of over 200 frescoes in over 35 churches in Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Italy and England.

The 'Michelangelo of Shkodra', who never sold his works, is gone

3 of his paintings are today in the Vatican and for the contribution Pope Benedict XVI has honored Sheldina with the "Badge of the Holy Cross for the Church and for the Pope".

The 'Michelangelo of Shkodra', who never sold his works, is gone

Sheldija has always donated his works, refusing to sell them for money.

The 'Michelangelo of Shkodra', who never sold his works, is gone