
Exciting new plans for the Raphael Cartoons and Raphael Court
In 2020, we will mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death by transforming the way visitors experience the iconic Raphael Cartoons
The Raphael Cartoons are a set of seven full-scale designs for tapestry painted by Raphael (1483 – 1520), and are considered one of the greatest treasures of the Renaissance. They were commissioned in 1515 by Pope Leo X for the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and depict the lives of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul – Fathers of the Christian church. The Cartoons have been on loan to the V&A from Her Majesty The Queen since 1865.
In 2020, we will mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death by transforming the way visitors experience the iconic Raphael Cartoons
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