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Anatomy of a Painting
Castrated for Glory11 min
Available until 16/07/2027
224 figures surround the King and Queen of Spain in a painting by Francesco Battaglioli. The artist specifies the identity of just one of them: Farinelli, an opera-singer and superstar of the 18th century. But what price did the musician pay for his fame and glory?
Director
Elisa Helain
Production
CAPA PRESSE
Producer
Maud Gangler
Country
France
Year
2024
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