L'Affaire Caravage

L'Affaire Caravage

86 mins | Documentary | March 1, 2020

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.

L'Affaire Caravage

86 mins | Documentary | March 1, 2020

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.
Producers ARTE, france 3 Ile de France
Original title L'Affaire Caravage
Directors Frédéric Biamonti
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