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Dresden's Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister holds 2 works by Raphael (1483–1520) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
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.
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Dresden · 2 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.
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 Dresden?
Our current data shows 2 Raphael paintings on display in Dresden, spread across the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Dresden has the most Raphael paintings?
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister holds all 2 known Raphael works in Dresden.
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 Dresden
Dresden's Staatliche Kunstsammlungen is one of Europe's finest museum collections, housed across multiple venues in the historic Altstadt. The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Grünes Gewölbe are the jewels of the collection. Most venues offer reduced admission on Wednesdays.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.