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Frankfurt's Städel Museum holds 4 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.
Städel Museum
Frankfurt · 4 works on display
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 Frankfurt?
Our current data shows 4 Raphael paintings on display in Frankfurt, spread across the Städel Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Frankfurt has the most Raphael paintings?
Städel Museum holds all 4 known Raphael works in Frankfurt.
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 Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Museumsufer (Museum Embankment) lines the south bank of the River Main with a dozen museums within walking distance of each other — the Städel is the standout for fine art. A combined ticket is good value if visiting multiple Museumsufer institutions. The S-Bahn station Museumsufer is the closest stop.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.