The tragically short yet miraculous career of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known simply as Raphael, is a wonder even to this day, as a dazzling new exhibition at the National Gallery in London reminds ...
In a rare reunion, seven of Raphael’s Madonnas are coming together under one roof at Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie, which kicks of a series of shows next year dedicated to the Italian Renaissance master on ...
The Renaissance master Raphael will follow in Leonardo da Vinci’s footsteps with exhibitions to mark the 500th anniversary of his death next year. Leonardo is currently the subject of a series of ...
WINNETKA, Ill. (WLS) -- When Tony Ayers visited England in 1995, he made a discovery that changed his life. He spotted a painting of the Madonna and child tucked away in an antiques store, and ...
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A renowned painting by Raphael, the Madonna della Rosa (Madonna of the Rose), has been scrutinized by AI, revealing that the Italian Renaissance painter may not have created the face of Joseph in the ...
With its delicate brushwork and subtle depiction of light, there's no doubt 'Madonna of the Rose' is a work of genius. Created by Italian Renaissance artist Raphael, the painting depicts the baby ...
A detail from Raphael’s The Three Graces, c.1517–18 - Royal Collection Trust A young lad dressed in a cap and pointed slippers sits hunched over a sheet of paper at work on a drawing. Beside him a dog ...
Raphael died in Rome in 1520 aged 37, probably from pneumonia, and was buried in Rome's Pantheon - his self-portrait was completed 15 years before he died. Renaissance master Raphael gave himself a ...
Among the many things I love about Italy is how the Renaissance can be spliced into your travels. Imagine: In Florence you can sleep in a converted 16th-century monastery that's just a block from ...
A picture on social media from Naples based tour company Leisure Italy on announcing the closure of all museums in Italy until April 3. The closure applies to most cultural institutions and ...