English Translation

26a - 2 - Perhaps it will be possible to obtain as a counterpart an important example of the inner German Baroque. This would promote the desire to show as much German art as possible in this area. For the reason just mentioned, there is a great interest here that Albrecht Altdorfer's picture, which you have mentioned in the same context, with the "stamping of St. Florian" is retained by the Pro- 11 tectorate. It is the property of Prince Lobkowitz in Melnik, whose possession is not confiscated. After Reichsminister Dr.Lammers has informed here that the Führer's reservation regarding the use of confiscated art collections cannot give rise to the confiscation of art collections that are not confiscated, this picture falls from the scope of the Förderbeauftrag. However, it is subject to the decree of the Reich Protector for the protection of cultural objects of October 1, 1940, which provides for the export of works of art of this @ ert only with my permission. The picture has been available for two years as a loan in the Landesgalerie in Prague and thus to the public. Thus it fulfills the important task among other Biliders to reveal the superiority of the German spirit over the Czech za. Heil Hitler ! Her very devoted gez. Dr.v.Burgsdorff. 11256