Start spreadin’ the news: A charismatic gentleman by the name of Raphael Sanzio has stolen the spotlight in New York. In terms of stellar guests to hit The Met this year, the “Italian Renaissance Genius,” as the Museum refers to him, must surely top the list. In fact, this is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist in the United States, so yes, roll out that red carpet and cloak yourself in the finest velvets. Raphael’s arrival at The Met Fifth Avenue is worth all the fanfare it has received.
Raphael: Sublime Poetry (March 29th – June 28th, 2026) charts a chronological narrative of the artist’s life and work through over 170 of his drawings, paintings, tapestries, and decorative arts. The show is an “artistic portrait” that takes us from his formative years in Urbino to his development in Florence to the pinnacle of his artistic career at Rome’s papal court.
