A Tribute to Raphael: Pilgrimage to His Art

If you will be in New York from now through June 28, run don't walk to the Met to see their massive Raphael exhibition and pay tribute to the Renaissance master!

Male Nuns, Misogynistic Kings, and Mother Cabrini

Research for my new novel sends me down some unusual rabbit holes.

The Vatican – Season 267

What did you think of Pope Francis? What are your hopes for the new conclave? Who are your favourite popes in art, movies, or novels?

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: Painter in Rome – Novel review and Q&A with author

Read a review of the new novel Raphael: Painter in Rome and an interview with the author, Stephanie Storey

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, 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 →