This podcast episode explores art mysteries, focusing on the lives and works of Caravaggio, Vermeer, Raphael, and Van Gogh. The hosts discuss unsolved questions surrounding these artists, such as the meaning behind Caravaggio's signature in blood on "The Beheading of John the Baptist," the identity of the girl in Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring," the disappearance of Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" during WWII, and the circumstances surrounding Van Gogh's death. The discussion includes historical context, art criticism, and speculation on various theories. For example, the episode details the theory that Van Gogh's death may have been accidental, caused by a misfired gun belonging to a local boy. Listeners gain insight into the lives of famous artists and the enduring mysteries surrounding their work.
