Raphael's lost masterpiece story on Sky Arte
An episode of the series 'I predatori dell'arte perduta' titled 'I tesori scomparsi di Raffaello' airs on Sky Arte HD on Thursday, November 10. It explores the history of Raphael's painting 'The Way to Calvary' (also known as 'Lo Spasimo di Sicilia'), which survived a shipwreck, was stolen from Italy during the Napoleonic period, and now resides at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The episode features reconstructions and expert insights.
Key facts
- Episode airs Thursday, November 10 on Sky Arte HD
- Series: 'I predatori dell'arte perduta'
- Episode title: 'I tesori scomparsi di Raffaello'
- Painting: 'L'Andata al Calvario' (also 'Lo Spasimo di Sicilia') by Raphael Sanzio
- Painting survived a shipwreck
- Stolen from Italy during Napoleonic period
- Currently at Museo del Prado, Madrid
- Sky Arte website powered by Artribune
Entities
Artists
- Raffaello Sanzio
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Museo del Prado
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Madrid
- Spain