When it comes to the Renaissance greats, Raphael surely needs no introduction. His huge impact on the course of Western art ...

The name Raphael was rare when when Social Security’s yearly name lists started. Now, there is renaissance of this Renaissance artist’s name.

Take a 360-degree tour of the Vatican Museums’ most popular draws, including the Raphael Rooms ... Fans of the famed artist can virtually visit some of his greatest works, including 200 ...

Michelangelo Buonarroti wasn’t a great painter, per his own admission, especially compared to his contemporaries and students ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS ... So began Heidemann’s dual quest — his professional one, traveling and collecting art for exhibits and museums from Helsinki to Zagreb. And his own spiritual one ...

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...

Discover what to see at the Vatican Museums: updated guide to the Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, PDF map, opening hours, tickets and tips for your visit. 0 Book online ️ ...

High Renaissance artist and architect Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino ... alongside his two rivals Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Raphael at the Vatican Museums Despite dying at the age of 37, Raphael ...

The painting depicts Christ descending from the cross, and it will be displayed in the Vatican Museums in Rome beginning March 20, for three months. After being asked to analyze the painting in ...