L'Affaire Caravage

In 2014 a large painting representing Judith Beheading Holofernes was discovered in an attic in Toulouse, France. A controversy ensued immediately about the attribution of the painting's authorship to Caravaggio. The documentary follows a famed art expert in charge of organizing the sale of the painting on behalf of the owners, while specialists debate on its authenticity.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
86 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
86 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Mar 1, 2020
Season
2020
Average Score
85%
Mean Score
85%
Ratings
4
Popularity
4
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
ARTE, France 3 Paris Ile-de-France
Genres
Documentary
Country
FR

Tags

art collector50%painting50%painter50%art50%caravaggio50%

Description

In 2014 a large painting representing Judith Beheading Holofernes was discovered in an attic in Toulouse, France. A controversy ensued immediately about the attribution of the painting's authorship to Caravaggio. The documentary follows a famed art expert in charge of organizing the sale of the painting on behalf of the owners, while specialists debate on its authenticity.

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Japanese

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