2021DocumentaryHistory1h 40m

The Savior for Sale

The story of the Salvator Mundi

In November 15, 2017, the painting Salvator Mundi, attributed to Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), was sold for an unprecedented $450 million. An examination of the dirty secrets of the art world and the surprising story of how a work of art is capable of upsetting both personal and geopolitical interests.

Information

StatusReleased
Original Languagefr

Keywords

louvre museumleonardo da vinciart dealerart historypolitical corruptionart auctionrenaissance paintingitalian renaissancegeopoliticsart marketrussian oligarchpainting exhibitionnational gallery of artart historian

Production

Zadig Productions
Zadig Productions
France Télévisions
France Télévisions
MK2 Films
MK2 Films