Gerome (S09E02)

Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould delve into a diminutive oil painting depicting a man in prayer within a mosque, showcasing intricate details that capture the eye. The painting's current owner, Jon Swihart, acquired it at an auction in 1999, convinced that it was created by the renowned nineteenth-century French artist Jean-Leon Gerome, a prominent name in the Orientalist art movement.