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The Lost Leonardo

The Lost Leonardo

7.2

2021

95 min

Documentary

History

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.

The Lost Leonardo

7.2

2021

95 min

Documentary

History

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.

Cast

Georgina Adam

Self - Writer and Journalist

Warren Adelson

Self - Art Dealer

Evan Beard

Self - Banker

Yves Bouvier

Self - Freeport Owner and Businessman

Alexandra Bregman

Self - Writer

Alison Cole

Self - Editor

Dianne Dwyer Modestini

Self - Restorer

Maria Teresa Fiorio

Self - Da Vinci Expert

Jacques Franck

Self - Artist and Restorer

Antoine Harari

Self - Investigative Journalist

Bradley Hope

Self - Investigative Journalist

Martin Kemp

Self - Da Vinci Expert

Reviews

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@Geronimo1967

3 years ago

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.