A painting by the Dutch painter Rembrandt has sold at Christie's auction house in London for 22 million euros. This is the highest amount ever paid for a Rembrandt.

The man in the portrait is known as the “foreign admiral” because of the unusual tunic he is wearing. It was painted by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1658. This work of art came from a private collection and had not been seen in public for 40 years.

Christie's has not named the new owner, who bid anonymously by telephone.

Photo: Rembrandt's "Foreign Admiral" - ANP