Exclusive: the man who saved the Zurbarans April 2, 2011 by Fulcrum 'It's the pearl of great price,' says Jonathan Ruffer. Like the merchant in the Gospel, he is selling all that he hath. With the proceeds, he is buying the 12 Zurbaran paintings of Jacob and his Brothers at Auckland Castle, the palace of the Bishop of Durham. Charles Moore. Spectator. 31 March 2011. FulcrumShareTweetShare