What lies beneath the surface of a masterpiece?
In short: Engineer Maurizio Seracini spent 30 years searching for a lost Leonardo da Vinci fresco, only to uncover a hidden history of layers beneath many famous paintings.
This film examines Maurizio Seracini's efforts; an engineer who spent thirty years hunting for Leonardo da Vinci's missing fresco, 'The Battle of Anghiari.' His findings suggest that various paintings possess concealed historical layers, sparking debate over whether such secrets ought to be shown to spectators.
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