1513, rivalry in Rome

Produced by

Effervescence

Leading French distributor

ARTE France

Production year2024

Programme formatOne-off

GenresDocumentary

Runtime 52 min

Synopsis

Between 1513 and 1516, three Renaissance art “superstars” were brought together in Rome: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. What are they doing in The Eternal City? How do they coexist? What rivalries oppose them? "1513, Rivalry in Rome" tells the story of this golden age of the Renaissance, through these three personalities and their unique artistic journeys. Their Roman stay marks the peak of the Renaissance. At the court of Popes Julius II and Leo X, these three geniuses created masterpieces admired worldwide. But what do we know about their relationships? In 1513, the young Raphael, creating the frescoes of the Stanze, experienced a meteoric rise at the pope’s court. Michelangelo is a sculptor at the height of his fame but a tormented personality. He has just completed the Sistine Chapel ceiling, earning him the term “Divine.” At this time, struggling with the Tomb of Pope Julius II, the artist faced disgrace… Will the arrival of Leonardo da Vinci exacerbate the competition? Aged 61, he is at the peak of his fame. But an aging star… Leonardo brings with him masterpieces in progress. But an aging star... Only Raphael’s School of Athens has captured the fleeting meeting of the three Masters. Let’s go behind the scenes of this moment of grace in art history, which fostered unprecedented artistic emulation, between shared inspiration and rivalrie