The most prominent noble family in the Canary Islands has made headlines by settling their inheritance tax with a dozen notable works of art, including paintings by renowned Baroque artists Luca Giordano and Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. These artworks were owned by the Condado de la Vega Grande de Guadalupe family and were contributed to the Spanish tax authorities as part of their tax obligations.

The collection consists of several significant pieces, including two works by Giordano titled 'Neptune' and 'The Abduction of Proserpina', alongside six attributed to Murillo or his workshop, plus a painting by Juan Carreño de Miranda. This move not only aids the family in fulfilling their fiscal responsibilities but also enriches the cultural heritage of the Canary Islands, as these artworks are now in the possession of the government.

The government of the Canary Islands is slated to restore the Giordano paintings, which will later be displayed in the future Museum of Fine Arts in Gran Canaria. This transaction underscores the intersection of aristocratic legacy and cultural patronage in Spain, highlighting how traditional families contribute to the public good while navigating modern financial obligations.