
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
TV Series · 59 min · ★ 5.0
The greatest works of art in western civilization emerged from one of the bloodiest periods in history. How and why did such unparalleled creativity flourish under the brutal conditions of Italy at the end of the fifteenth century? Explore the lives of three of the greatest artists in history--Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael--as they craft beauty from chaos.
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Details
- Release date
- 2024-12-02
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 59 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.0/10 (6 votes)
Themes
- leonardo da vinci
- historical figure
- art history
- michelangelo
- portrait of an artist
- artistic legacy
- history and legacy
- historical documentary
- raphael
Cast & crew

Charles Dance
as Old Michaelangelo

Sophie Okonedo
as Self - Narrator
- EM
Eddie Mann
as Michelangelo
- JG
Jonny Glynn
as Leonardo da Vinci
- JD
Joshua Duffy
as Raphael
Directed by Emma Frank