Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis is a British art historian, journalist, and documentary filmmaker who specialises in the art world's most fascinating stories. His work explores the intersection of art, money, and the human obsession with beauty and value. The Last Leonardo is a gripping investigation into the extraordinary story of Salvator Mundi, a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci that sold at auction for a record-breaking $450 million. Lewis traces the painting's journey from obscurity to becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold, uncovering a world of competing experts, billionaire collectors, and political intrigue. The book was praised as a masterful work of investigative journalism and art history. Lewis has made documentaries for the BBC and other broadcasters, and his journalism has appeared in major publications worldwide. The Last Leonardo is available as an audiobook, read by Peter Noble, as well as in print, giving listeners a thrilling way to explore one of the most astonishing stories in the history of art.