What made Raphael one of the most admired artists in history? How did a man who died at just 37 leave behind a legacy so powerful that centuries later he came to symbolize artistic perfection?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art invites viewers inside Raphael: Sublime Poetry, a landmark exhibition that brings together more than 170 masterpieces and rarely seen treasures in the first comprehensive Raphael exhibition ever held in the United States.
Through this exclusive video tour, curators and museum experts guide audiences through the life, genius, and extraordinary rise of the Italian Renaissance master—from his early beginnings in Urbino to his triumphs in Florence and the papal court of Rome, where he stood beside Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Celebrated for blending beauty, emotion, and intellectual depth, Raphael’s works continue to captivate the world. This is more than an exhibition—it is a rare chance to step inside the mind of a Renaissance titan.
Watch the video below and discover why Raphael still inspires awe more than 500 years later.