Raphael

Met Museum unveils major Raphael exhibition for 2026

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced "Raphael: Sublime Poetry," the first comprehensive U.S. exhibition dedicated to Renaissance master Raphael, set to open March 29, 2026, and run through June 28, 2026. The landmark exhibition will feature more than 200…

Raphael’s experimental oil technique uncovered in Vatican rooms

A decade-long restoration of the Vatican's Raphael Rooms has revealed a revolutionary discovery: the Renaissance master had pioneered an experimental oil-on-wall painting technique, using a grid of metal nails embedded in the walls to hold natural resin surfaces for his…