A New Raphael? And Recommended Reads!

There may be a new Raphael painting to admire! Meanwhile, I review some historical fiction I recently read.

Scenes from Raphael in Rome

Paying homage to Raphael in Rome 502 years after his death.

Good Friday: Raphael’s birthday and deathday

My annual commemoration of the day Raphael was born and died.

My Historical Fiction Recommendations – Fall 2020

My topic historical fiction recommendations.

Raphael Roundup: Books and Films

A roundup of nonfiction, fiction, and films featuring the artist Raphael.

Raphael: A Visual Salve for Stressful Days

Musings on Raphael 500 years after his death. Looking at his art can be the healing salve we all need right now.

Raphael for the Holidays: A Gift Guide

It’s that time of year to put out holiday gift lists. Everyone has suggestions and often a focus, and mine is no different: Gifts related to everyone’s favorite painter, Raphael!

Raphael, Kind of Like an Old Boyfriend

This post is why my yearlong focus on Raphael.

Raphael: The Latest on the Renaissance Artist

More news continues to straggle in about the upcoming 500th anniversary of Raphael's death and related ephemera (though long may his art live). Perhaps the biggest dispatch to recently emerge from the art history world is the determination that the Haddo Madonna in Scotland was likely NOT painted by Raphael. The painting was examined by … Continue reading Raphael: The Latest on the Renaissance Artist →