ST. PAUL — A panel overseeing renovation of Minnesota’s Capitol is moving to relocate two controversial paintings with depictions of Native Americans that some have deemed offensive.

The paintings, “Father Hennepin at the Falls of St. Anthony” and “The Treaty of Traverse des Sioux,” have been criticized for inaccurately portraying historical events. They’ve been displayed for years in the governor’s reception room, but a panel of the Capitol Preservation Committee reviewing art at the Capitol released a report Monday saying they should be moved.

The panel recommends relocating the paintings to another spot within the Capitol, but doesn’t suggest new locations. There aren’t any recommendations for replacement art.

The panel wrote in its report that it consulted with tribal leaders on the matter as part of its research.

“The leaders of Minnesota’s American Indian tribal leadership delivered a strong and consistent message that while all paintings depicting American Indians in the Capitol were concerning, those in the Governor’s Reception Room were particularly problematic,” the report states.

Specific complaints about “Father Hennepin at the Falls of St. Anthony” include its religious symbolism and the depiction of a half-naked Native American woman.

Concerns about “The Treaty of Traverse des Sioux” have to do with the event itself, which was the signing of a treaty that proved to be highly unfair to Native Americans.

The subcommittee is also concerned with the paintings’ prominent location.

“The painting is the backdrop for virtually every important gubernatorial bill signing, press conference, or guest appearance taking place in the Governor’s Reception Room,” the report notes.

The panel also discussed portraits of past governors as well as Civil War art during its research. It concluded that the Civil War art should remain and that the tradition of governors’ portraits should continue but be displayed in ways that provide meaningful interpretation and context.

The subcommittee also recommended limiting the future installation of commemorative plaques in the building. The full commission and the Minnesota Historical Society will make final decisions about the art.