Raphael: Sublime Poetry: A Landmark Retrospective at the Met

NEW Bringing together more than 200 of Raphael’s drawings, paintings, tapestries, and decorative arts, both masterpieces and rarely seen treasures from collections around the world, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective revealing the extraordinarily creative mind of this defining figure of the Italian Renaissance. The exhibition pays particular attention to his portrayal of women—from his pioneering use of nude female models to his sensitive portrayals of the Madonna and Child. Guided tour of the High Renaissance galleries for historical context. Lunch on your own. (See p. 8 for lecture on 3/18.) Please note the walking/standing scale for this activity is 3 FEET which means Extensive Walking/ Lengthy Periods of Standing.