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Botticelli, Florence and the Medici

Sep 06, 2021 | IMDB 8.3

90 min Watch Now

Documentary

Documentary on the art and culture of Florence in 15th century Tuscany and, in particular, the work of Eary Ranaissance painter Sandro Botticelli (1445-1501).

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Stephen Mangan, Jasmine Trinca

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