The Colonna Altarpiece was painted by the Italian High Renaissance master Raphael early in his career. It hung originally in the part of a church used exclusively by nuns from the Franciscan convent of Sant'Antonio in Perugia. The conservative style of the work, with the Christ Child and infant St. John the Baptist clothed, is possibly a reflection of the taste of the religious patrons who commissioned it. The main panel, its lunette and one section of its predella are being reunited with its remaining pieces for the first time since 1663 in Raphael at the Metropolitan: The Colonna Altarpiece. Also featured will be drawings by Raphael from 1502 to 1505 as well as works by his contemporaries Perugino (ca. 1445-1523), Pinturicchio (ca. 1454-1513) and Fra Bartolommeo (1472-1517).
"Raphael at the Met: The Colonna Altarpiece" is on view from June 20 to September 3, 2006 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82 Street, New York, NY 10028-0198 (Telephone: 212-535-7710; Website). The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM. SUGGESTED admission is $15.00 for adults. Paid parking is available in The Museum Garage.
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From your Guide: Stan Parchin, Senior Correspondent for Museums and Special Exhibitions, is a specialist in ancient, late-medieval and Renaissance art and history, and a regular contributor to About Art History. You may read all of his Special Exhibition and Catalogue Reviews here.
"Raphael at the Met: The Colonna Altarpiece" is on view from June 20 to September 3, 2006 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82 Street, New York, NY 10028-0198 (Telephone: 212-535-7710; Website). The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM. SUGGESTED admission is $15.00 for adults. Paid parking is available in The Museum Garage.
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From your Guide: Stan Parchin, Senior Correspondent for Museums and Special Exhibitions, is a specialist in ancient, late-medieval and Renaissance art and history, and a regular contributor to About Art History. You may read all of his Special Exhibition and Catalogue Reviews here.