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Sky Arte's Art Investigation Uncovers a 16th-Century Masterpiece's Mysteries

other · 2026-05-04

The television series Art Investigation returns to Sky Arte on Thursday, August 30, with an episode delving into the authorship of a large, mysterious masterpiece that has been kept in a church in the Lancaster countryside, UK, for over two centuries. Hosts Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould trace the identity of the 16th-century artist, traveling to Venice to explore connections to Titian and Tintoretto, then back to the UK to reveal secrets about the family responsible for the painting's arrival in the small northern English church. The episode blends detective-style investigation with art history. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Art Investigation series returns on Sky Arte on August 30.
  • Episode investigates a mysterious 16th-century masterpiece.
  • Painting has been in a Lancaster church for over 200 years.
  • Hosts Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould lead the investigation.
  • Investigation includes travel to Venice.
  • Connections to Titian and Tintoretto are explored.
  • Family secrets behind the painting's arrival in northern England are uncovered.
  • Sky Arte site is powered by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Fiona Bruce
  • Philip Mould
  • Titian
  • Tintoretto

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Lancaster
  • United Kingdom
  • Venice
  • Italy

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