Raffaello's Masterpieces from Uffizi on Display at Pushkin Museum in Moscow
The Pushkin Museum in Moscow is currently featuring an exhibition titled "Raffaello. La poesia del Volto," which will be on display until December 11. The exhibit showcases notable pieces from the Uffizi Gallery and other Italian collections, including Raphael's Self-Portrait, recognized as the earliest depicted likeness of the artist. Italian Ambassador Cesare Maria Ragaglini praised the exhibit as "an extraordinary business card of Italy in Russia," emphasizing its cultural significance. Curators Marzia Faietti and Victoria Markova, under the guidance of Uffizi Director Eike Schmidt, highlight the interplay between art and poetry while addressing concerns regarding the protection of these masterpieces.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Pushkin Museum in Moscow until December 11.
- Features Raphael's Self-Portrait from the Uffizi, the oldest visual record of his appearance.
- Italian Ambassador Cesare Maria Ragaglini called it a milestone of cultural diplomacy.
- Curated by Marzia Faietti (Uffizi) and Victoria Markova (Pushkin Museum), scientific direction by Eike Schmidt.
- Other works: Madonna del Granduca, Testa di Angelo, La Muta.
- Explores relationship between painting and poetry in Raphael's portraiture.
- Loan sparked controversy in Italy over security concerns.
- Uffizi reassured public about safety and condition of artworks.
Entities
Artists
- Raffaello Sanzio
Institutions
- Gallerie degli Uffizi
- Museo Puškin
- Ambasciata d'Italia
- Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe
- Galleria Palatina
- Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo
- Galleria Nazionale delle Marche
Locations
- Firenze
- Mosca
- Russia
- Brescia
- Urbino