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February 18, 2020

Raphael's tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel

Tapestries designed by Renaissance master Raphael are pictured after being hung on a lower wall in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Feb. 16, 2020. Ten enormous tapestries by Raphael are on display for one week in celebration of the 500th anniversary of his death in 1520.

VATICAN CITY -- An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael are on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist's death.

Published in Arts News
July 15, 2017

Art experts solve Renaissance mystery in papal palace

Two figures in the Apostolic Palace’s Hall of Constantine was recently discovered to have been painted by Renaissance master Raphael.

VATICAN CITY – Two works painted by Renaissance master Raphael have been newly identified after art experts restored famous frescoes in the Apostolic Palace of Vatican City.

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