"The show is the first comprehensive international loan exhibition ever dedicated to him in the United States, featuring 237 works in total, including 33 paintings and 142 drawings."
"Many of these works, according to the Met, have never been shown together, and some have never previously left Europe, showcasing the significance of this exhibition."
"Curated by Carmen C. Bambach, it took 17 years to assemble, reflecting the dedication and effort put into presenting Raphael's masterpieces."
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents 'Raphael: Sublime Poetry,' the first comprehensive international loan exhibition dedicated to Raphael in the U.S. It features 237 works, including 33 paintings and 142 drawings, along with the Sistine Chapel tapestries. Loans come from prestigious institutions like the Louvre and the Vatican Museums, with many pieces never shown together or previously leaving Europe. Curated by Carmen C. Bambach, the exhibition took 17 years to assemble, highlighting Raphael's unparalleled ability to capture divine beauty and his lasting impact on western art.
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