Raiders of the Lost Art
Throughout history, some of the world's most amazing works of art have simply disappeared. Through re-enactment, rare archive, and expert comment we see how these treasures were looted, stolen or vanished into the archives. Some have been recovered but many more are still waiting to be found
- 2014-2016
- 2 seasons
- Documentary, Suspense
Throughout history, some of the world's most amazing works of art have simply disappeared. Through re-enactment, rare archive, and expert comment we see how these treasures were looted, stolen or vanished into the archives. Some have been recovered but many more are still waiting to be found
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Stealing The Scream
Wed, May 11, 2016 22 mins
One of the world's most-famous works of art has been stolen on numerous occasions. Thieves in 1994 left a message saying only 'thanks for the poor security.'
Episode 2
Portrait of Adele
Wed, May 11, 2016
Painted during Vienna's cultural heyday, Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Adele' was confiscated by the Nazis in World War 2.
Episode 3
Lady with an Ermine
Wed, May 18, 2016
Lost for centuries, this masterpiece reveals the workings of the ultimate genius Leonardo Da Vinci.
Episode 4
Self Portraits
Wed, May 18, 2016
The self portrait works that span Rembrandt's entire adult life have been scattered across the world.
Episode 5
Opening of the Fifth Seal
Wed, May 25, 2016
Episode 6
Impression, Sunrise
Wed, May 25, 2016
Capturing the changing nature of light was a lifelong obsession of Claude Monet, considered to be the father of impressionism.
Episode 7
Il Spasimo
Wed, Jun 1, 2016
Episode 8
Ghent Altarpiece
Wed, Jun 1, 2016
Episode 9
Light and Color
Wed, Jun 8, 2016
The life of the English artist J.M.W. Turner, and the theories he derived from Goethe. Then the theft of two of his paintings in Germany, Shade and Darkness, along with Light and Colour. Would they be returned, or vanish for ever ?
Episode 10
The Sunflowers
Wed, Jun 8, 2016 22 mins
Painted for the arrival of Paul Gaugin in Arles, this set of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh has gone on an astonishing journey ever since.
Episode 11
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Wed, Jun 15, 2016
Johannes Vermeer was all but forgotten for centuries and this iconic painting lay dormant until it was discovered again.
Episode 12
The Boy in the Red Vest
Wed, Jun 15, 2016