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Renaissance
Researcher claims Roman basilica bust is a lost Michelangelo
A marble bust of Christ that has stood for centuries in one of Rome's oldest basilicas was claimed on Wednesday to be the work of Michelangelo, igniting a fierce debate among Renaissance scholars over the latest purported attribution to one…
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…
Vatican to restore Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in 2026
The Vatican Museums have announced an extraordinary restoration of Michelangelo's Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel beginning in early 2026, representing the most extensive conservation effort on the Renaissance masterpiece in decades. The project is urgently needed to protect…
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…