The Nativity will go on display at the Ulster Museum next year.
An "exceptionally rare" 16th Century depiction of the nativity acquired by National Museums NI will go on public display in Northern Ireland next year.
"That is why I am delighted that, this Christmas Eve, we can announce that this incredible painting of that famous event has been saved for the nation thanks to the export bar system."Born in 1481 near Siena, Peruzzi was one of the leading artistic figures in Rome during the High Renaissance, working alongside Raphael and Bramante.
Senior curator of art at National Museums NI Anne Stewart said she was delighted to have acquired "this remarkable painting".
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