The Private Life of a Masterpiece

Season 9

The series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they came to be created, but also how they influenced others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world.

Where to Watch The Private Life of a Masterpiece • Season 9

2 Episodes

Rogier van der Weyden: The Descent from the Cross
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Rogier van der Weyden: The Descent from the CrossThe Descent from The Cross by Rogier Van der Weyden is a rich feast for art lovers, but what is the secret history of this world-renowned painting?
Filippo Lippi: The Adoration of the Christ Child
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Filippo Lippi: The Adoration of the Christ ChildExamining Filippo Lippi's Adoration of the Christ Child. Its beauty inspired Michelangelo and Botticelli, but it also conceals a personal story.