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2021-08-201h 35m

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The inside story of the painting that seduced the world.

London, England, 2008. Some of the most distinguished experts on the work of Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) gather at the National Gallery to examine a painting known as Salvator Mundi; an event that turns out to be the first act of one of the most fascinating stories in the history of art.

Directors
Andreas Koefoed
Writters
Andreas Koefoed, Christian Kirk Muff, Mark Monroe, Duska Zagorac, Andreas Dalsgaard
Editors
Andreas Koefoed, Christian Kirk Muff, Mark Monroe, Duska Zagorac, Andreas Dalsgaard, Nicolás Nørgaard Staffolani

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  1. Georgina Adam

    Georgina Adam

    Self - Writer and Journalist

  2. Warren Adelson

    Warren Adelson

    Self - Art Dealer

  3. Evan Beard

    Evan Beard

    Self - Banker

  4. Yves Bouvier

    Yves Bouvier

    Self - Freeport Owner and Businessman

  5. Alexandra Bregman

    Alexandra Bregman

    Self - Writer

  6. Alison Cole

    Alison Cole

    Self - Editor

  7. Dianne Dwyer Modestini

    Dianne Dwyer Modestini

    Self - Restorer

  8. Maria Teresa Fiorio

    Maria Teresa Fiorio

    Self - Da Vinci Expert

  9. Jacques Franck

    Jacques Franck

    Self - Artist and Restorer

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CinemaSerf

Mar 27, 2022

7/10

I think what fascinated me most about this was the idea that even today, with all of our scientific and chemical technology - we still cannot say for certain whether this painting is actually real! I recall the fuss at the time around the work in question "Salvator Mundi" - ostensibly by Leonardo da Vinci - and of the contrary opinions expressed as to it's authenticity. This documentary from Andreas Koefoed cannot emphatically enlighten us conclusively, but it does follow the journey of the artwork from it's humble, if somewhat unlikely, discovery (in Florida) through to it's much publicised acquisition for $450m. Is it real; was it deliberately faked; is it an overly restored work by his student, or of one of their students or by Dianne Modestini? All of these scenarios are questioned using a pretty high calibre list of experts involved over the years making this an intriguing look at not just how art is validated, but at the downright murky world of art dealing. Well worth a look.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$567,955.00
Keywords
paintingleonardo da vinciartart auctionauthenticityfamous paintersalvator mundisavior of the worldoil on walnut panelpublic auctionfamous painting