Christie's: The Last da Vinci
Media Type:
Film
Brand
Agency
Country:
Industry:
Christie's partnered with Droga5 to create a special project that would bring the world's attention to the significance of what was happening - the sale of the last Leonardo da Vinci. “The Last da Vinci” was brought back into the public eye by sharing the emotional story of how the world responded to seeing this very private painting on public view.
We did this by focusing on what it is that makes the masterpiece a masterpiece. And what makes artworks like this so special. Rather than celebrate the image itself, we turned the camera around and captured the emotion of those who came to see it - in the most real and human way. The painting was placed on display and as the world looked on, Leonardo looked back. We showed exactly how breathtaking this work was by simply not showing it at all.
The end result? A moving film crafted from hidden camera footage that documents real emotional reactions of visitors and showed the impact this piece of art history has on us as we look upon it.
Credits
Advertising Agency:
Droga5, New York, USADate:
November, 2017
Ad of the day
Ad of the Day | Nike/NOCTA: Yes Man Full
9.5
Ad of the Day | Pizza Hut: Every Four Years
9.8
Ad of the Day | Airalo: Connection Means the World
0.0
Latest News
Jul. 22, 2026
World Cup Ads Don't Rely on Beckham or Messi as Much as Marketers Think
The stars feature in fewer than 1 in 10 ads, but their presence boosts long-term effectiveness
Jul. 22, 2026
Thomson Reuters Introduces The CoCo to Bring CoCounsel AI to Life
Thomson Reuters has introduced the world to The CoCo — the star of a new campaign for CoCounsel, and quite possibly the most self-assured colleague you'll ever meet