Raffaello Exhibition at Scuderie del Quirinale: A Critical Review
Fabrizio Federici examines the Raffaello exhibition at Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome, marking the 500th anniversary of Raffaello Sanzio's (1483–1520) passing. This exhibition emphasizes his diverse talents as a painter, architect, and designer, presenting an impressive array of drawings, including studies provided by the Queen of England. It exclusively features Raffaello's works, omitting contributions from other 15th-16th century artists and pieces from his workshop. The exhibition opens with a life-sized replica of Raffaello's tomb and is organized chronologically from 1483 to 1520. While there are some structural issues, the impressive artworks and scientific rigor make it a significant homage, curated by Marzia Faietti and Matteo Lafranconi.
Key facts
- Raffaello exhibition at Scuderie del Quirinale, Rome, for 500th death anniversary
- Curated by Marzia Faietti and Matteo Lafranconi
- Exhibition begins with 1:1 reproduction of Raffaello's tomb in the Pantheon by Factum Arte
- Includes section on Raffaello's project to revive classical Rome with graphic restitution of ruins
- Features Castiglione's letter to Pope Leo X and portraits of Castiglione (Louvre) and Leo X (Uffizi)
- Chronologically backwards structure (1520–1483) criticized as unnecessary
- Roman period emphasized; Florentine and early training periods confined to two rooms
- Lacks works by Raffaello's workshop and disciples
- Drawings lent by the Queen of England are highlighted
- Exhibition presents Raffaello primarily as easel painter despite his famous frescoes
Entities
Artists
- Raffaello Sanzio
- Baldassar Castiglione
- Marcantonio Raimondi
- Michelangelo
- Fabrizio Federici
- Marzia Faietti
- Matteo Lafranconi
Institutions
- Scuderie del Quirinale
- Factum Arte
- Louvre
- Uffizi
- British Museum
- Artribune
- Queen of England
- Pantheon
- Vatican Stanze
- Logge
- Farnesina
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Urbino
- Florence
- Perugia
- Città di Castello
- Siena
- Mantua
- London