Ancient Goddess of Love
2017 · 1h 0m · Documentary, History
Genres: Documentary, History
In 1914, the suffragette Mary Richardson attacked the Rokeby Venus at the National Gallery in London. But why did this painting fire such outrage? Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind the Venus depicted in the painting, proving that this mythological…
Director: Jack Macinnes, Mary Cranitch
Writers: Bettany Hughes
Editor: Alex Muggleton