Group show
Julius II and Raphael. A New Season of the Renaissance in Bologna
8 Oct 2022 — 5 Feb 2023 at Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
· Bologna
This exhibition, presented in Bologna in 2022/23, explores the extraordinary relationship between Pope Julius II and the painter Raphael — one of the most consequential partnerships in the history of Western art. Together, they forged a new visual language that defined the High Renaissance, leaving an indelible mark on painting, architecture, and papal patronage.
The show brings together paintings, drawings, and archival materials to illuminate how Bologna itself played a role in this cultural flowering. A companion catalog published for the occasion offers in-depth essays and full documentation of the exhibited works.
The show brings together paintings, drawings, and archival materials to illuminate how Bologna itself played a role in this cultural flowering. A companion catalog published for the occasion offers in-depth essays and full documentation of the exhibited works.
About the artist
Raphael
1943
Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez, known professionally as Raphael, is a Spanish singer and actor. He is widely recognized for his extensive vocal range and charismatic stage presence. He has sold over 70 million albums in up to 7 languages. His career has spanned more than six decades, leaving a…
About the artist →About the venue
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
· Bologna
The National Art Gallery of Bologna is a museum in Bologna, Italy. It is located in the former Saint Ignatius Jesuit novitiate of the city's University district, and inside the same building that houses the Academy of Fine Arts. The museum offers a wide collection of Emilian paintings from the 13th…