Ginevra's story solving the mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's first known portrait
"Ginevra de Benci, the first portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, is both haunting and hypnotic. This magnificent and mysterious painting conceals a multitude of secrets. Utilizing the power of x-ray analysis, infrared relfectography, and the power of computer technology, this film delves beneath the surf...
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| Format: | Videos DVD |
| Language: | English Italian |
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Washington D.C. :
National Gallery of Art,
[2009]
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| Summary: | "Ginevra de Benci, the first portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, is both haunting and hypnotic. This magnificent and mysterious painting conceals a multitude of secrets. Utilizing the power of x-ray analysis, infrared relfectography, and the power of computer technology, this film delves beneath the surface of the painting to unveil fascinating stories about both Ginerva and Leonardo. Narrated by Meryl Street, the film provides answers to questions such as: who was Ginvevra, and how did Leonardo come to paint her; why is the panel painted on both sides ; how was it drastically cut-down; why was it sealed in the safety of a wine cellar ; and what mysterious chain of events brought it the National Gallery of Art -- the only Leonardo in the Western hemisphere." -- Back of container. |
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| Item Description: | Title from container. Originally produced as a VHS in 1999. Date of publication taken from National Gallery of Art website. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 56 min.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; dual sided disc; all regions, NTSC (English side) and PAL (Italian side). |
| Production Credits: | Editors, Michael Crozier, Jim Wright ; music, William Kidd. |
