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Italian · 1483–1520

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27 works across 1 institution

Florence's Uffizi Gallery holds 27 works by Raphael (1483–1520) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.

Raphael in Florence

Raphael in Florence

Raphael spent four formative years in Florence, from 1504 to 1508, studying Leonardo and Michelangelo and producing the series of small Madonna paintings that established his reputation across Italy. The Uffizi holds several of these, including the Madonna of the Goldfinch — damaged in the 1966 Arno flood and carefully restored — alongside the Portrait of Leo X with Cardinals, painted after his return to Rome.

The Pitti Palace, across the river, holds the larger Florentine Raphaels: the Madonna della Seggiola and the Vision of Ezekiel in the Palatine Gallery. These are often less crowded than the Uffizi and allow a different quality of attention.

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
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Frequently asked questions

How many Raphael paintings are on display in Florence?

Our current data shows 27 Raphael paintings on display in Florence, spread across the Uffizi Gallery. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.

Which museum in Florence has the most Raphael paintings?

Uffizi Gallery holds all 27 known Raphael works in Florence.

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 Florence

The Uffizi is one of the most visited museums in the world — pre-book online at least two weeks in advance, particularly between March and October. The Accademia, home to Michelangelo's David, also fills up fast and should be pre-booked. Florence's major museums are compact and central, making it easy to visit several in a single day.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.