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.
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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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- Release date
- Mar 1, 2020
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
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- Language
- English, French
- Country
- France
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