The Savior for Sale
Original title: Salvator mundi
“The story of the Salvator Mundi”
7.4(8)20211h 40mFR
Directed by Antoine Vitkine
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.
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louvre museumleonardo da vinciart dealerart historypolitical corruptionart auctionrenaissance paintingitalian renaissancegeopoliticsart marketrussian oligarchpainting exhibition
