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14 works across 2 institutions
Berlin holds 14 works by Raphael across 2 institutions, including Gemäldegalerie Berlin and Alte Nationalgalerie.
Raphael died at 37 but left a body of work that established the ideal of the High Renaissance: perfect compositional balance, idealised beauty, and emotional clarity. Born in Urbino, he worked in Perugia, Florence, and Rome, where his Vatican frescoes — including The School of Athens — remain in situ.
Collections in this city
Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Berlin · 13 works on display
The Gemäldegalerie holds one of Europe's finest collections of Old Master painting — over 1,700 works spanning the 13th to 18th centuries, with particular strength in Dutch and Flemish masters. The building is purpose-built and easy to navigate; allow at least three hours.
Die Predigt des Heiligen Paulus in Athen
c. 1522
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Sposalizio della Vergine
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Alte Nationalgalerie
Berlin · 1 work on display
The Alte Nationalgalerie on Museum Island holds German and European art from the 19th century — Romantic, Biedermeier, Impressionist, and Realist — in a striking neo-classical temple. The most focused and manageable of the Museum Island institutions.
Sibyllen in Santa Maria della Pace in Rom (Kopie nach Raffael)
c. 1825
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Sibyllen in Santa Maria della Pace in Rom (Kopie nach Raffael)
Alte Nationalgalerie
c. 1825
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About the artist
Raphael
Italian · High Renaissance · 1483–1520
Raphael died at 37 but left a body of work that established the ideal of the High Renaissance: perfect compositional balance, idealised beauty, and emotional clarity. Born in Urbino, he worked in Perugia, Florence, and Rome, where his Vatican frescoes — including The School of Athens — remain in situ.
Key works
The School of AthensSistine MadonnaThe Transfiguration
Frequently asked questions
How many Raphael paintings are on display in Berlin?
Our current data shows 14 Raphael paintings on display in Berlin, spread across the Gemäldegalerie Berlin and the Alte Nationalgalerie. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Berlin has the most Raphael paintings?
Gemäldegalerie Berlin holds the largest share, with 13 works by Raphael in Berlin.
Where else can I see Raphael's paintings?
Raphael's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Raphael →
Planning your visit to Berlin
Berlin's main art museums are clustered on Museum Island (Museumsinsel), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a second concentration around Potsdamer Platz and the Kulturforum. The Berlin Museum Pass (3-day) covers the Gemäldegalerie, Alte Nationalgalerie, and all state museums for a single price. The S-Bahn and U-Bahn network makes most museums accessible within 10 minutes.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.