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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.
Political Corruption
Art History
Art Dealer
Leonardo Da Vinci
Louvre Museum
Geopolitics
Italian Renaissance
Renaissance Painting
Art Auction
Art Market
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