AF-KL Cargo flew Dance (Danse), the world-renowned painting by French artist Henri Matisse, from the Hermitage in St Petersburg to the Hermitage Amsterdam, where it can be viewed up to and including 9 May. The enormous painting is the central piece of the 'Matisse to Malevich' exhibition, running at the Hermitage Amsterdam until September 17th.

AF-KL Cargo specially deployed one of its Boeing 747 combi carriers to transport this masterpiece ' measuring 4.22 meter by 2.9 meter ' on main deck. From St Petersburg, the painting was supervised by various Dutch and Russian guests including Ernst Veen, curator of the Hermitage Amsterdam located on the Amstel. The group also included international journalists and camera crews.

Andr' Mulder, AF-KL Cargo Vice President Special Cargo: 'We have accumulated a wealth of experience when it comes to transporting artwork worldwide, but this still is a very special occasion. We are proud to ship this masterpiece from one the most famous museums in the world.'