Rivalry
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo jostle for artistic supremacy. But the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael threatens both men.
Episodes
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Rivalry
S2025 E2 - 53m 56s
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo jostle for artistic supremacy. But the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael threatens both men.
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Rise
S2025 E1 - 53m 15s
Michelangelo and Leonardo struggle to win work in the brutal world of Renaissance Italy, as they navigate a deadly world of powerful patrons, violent warfare and artistic rivalry.
Extras + Features
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The Magnificence of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling
S2025 E3 - 5m 25s
After four long years, Michelangelo finally unveils the completed Sistine Chapel ceiling. The Chapel's ceiling is roughly 600 square meters, nearly the size of three tennis courts; a monumental task that Michelangelo painted almost entirely by himself. While Pope Julius II is thrilled with the finished product, four years of backbreaking labor leaves Michelangelo broken and questioning his faith.
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Rivalry in Florence
S2025 E2 - 2m 20s
After making their names in Rome and Milan, Michelangelo and Leonardo both return to Florence, where the stage is set for a fierce rivalry between the two great artists – each determined to prove himself Florence’s favorite son.
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David
S2025 E2 - 3m 2s
Michelangelo carves his David: a powerful symbol of Florence’s strength and fortitude in the face of its larger, more aggressive neighbors. But Leonardo is determined to hide his rival’s masterpiece from public view.
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Pietà
S2025 E1 - 3m 20s
Michelangelo carves his Pietà – a remarkable image of the Madonna holding her dead son. He is determined to “make something of such great and rare beauty that no one who saw it would not be moved to pity.”
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Leonardo in Milan
S2025 E1 - 2m 35s
Failing to secure commissions in Florence, Leonardo travels to Milan where he is determined to make his name at the court of the Duke of Sforza. He turns his hand to designing of weapons of war… but is also given the freedom to indulge his creativity and thirst for knowledge.
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Series Preview
S2025 - 30s
The greatest artworks in western civilization emerged from one of the bloodiest periods in history. This series explores the lives of three of the greatest artists in history – Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael – as they craft beauty from chaos.
Schedule
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Rivalry
Saturday
Jul 19
1 Hour
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Rivalry
Saturday
Jul 19
1 Hour
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry. -
Image
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Rivalry
Saturday
Jul 19
1 Hour
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry. -
Image
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Rivalry
Sunday
Jul 20
1 Hour
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry. -
Image
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Rivalry
Sunday
Jul 20
1 Hour
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry. -
Image
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Rivalry
Sunday
Jul 20
1 Hour
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry. -
Image
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Tuesday
Jul 22
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Tuesday
Jul 22
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Wednesday
Jul 23
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Wednesday
Jul 23
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Rivalry
Wednesday
Jul 23
1 Hour
Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Wednesday
Jul 23
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Wednesday
Jul 23
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Friday
Jul 25
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Saturday
Jul 26
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Saturday
Jul 26
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Saturday
Jul 26
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Sunday
Jul 27
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Sunday
Jul 27
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe. -
Image
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Redemption
Sunday
Jul 27
1 Hour
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe.
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