Raphael: Sublime Poetry

Experience the first major exhibition of its kind in the United States with Raphael: Sublime Poetry. We’ve brought together more than 200 of the artist’s most legendary masterpieces alongside hidden gems that are rarely seen by the public, all to celebrate the spark of Raphael’s incredible imagination.

Get an up-close look at the work of one of history’s most beloved artists. Known simply as Raphael, Raffaello di Giovanni Santi (1483–1520) was a true superstar of the Italian Renaissance. He had a unique gift for balancing big ideas with deep emotions—a talent that helped him navigate the high-stakes world of royal courts. Even though he lived for only 37 years, his brilliant work as a painter, designer, and architect set the gold standard for beauty and perfection for centuries to come.

With particular attention to Raphael’s portrayal of women—from his use of nude female models for the first time in Western art to his tender depictions of the Madonna and Child—and recent scientific discoveries made using state-of-the-art technology, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the genius of an artist who helped shape the course of art history.