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Rome's Vatican Museums holds 45 works by Raphael (1483–1520) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Raphael in Rome
Raphael in Rome
Raphael moved to Rome in 1508, summoned by Pope Julius II, and spent the rest of his life there. The Vatican Stanze — four rooms painted in fresco over more than a decade — are the core of what he made in the city. The School of Athens, the most celebrated of the Stanza della Segnatura frescoes, is a philosophical portrait of the ancient world painted with a spatial confidence that had never been attempted before and has rarely been matched since.
The Villa Farnesina in Trastevere holds the Triumph of Galatea and the loggia frescoes painted for the banker Agostino Chigi — secular work, lighter in spirit than the Vatican commissions, and far less visited. It is one of the quieter pleasures of Rome's artistic geography: a Renaissance villa you can see on a weekday morning almost alone.
Planning your visit
Vatican Museums tickets must be booked in advance — walk-up queues can be several hours long. The Villa Farnesina requires a separate visit to Trastevere and is a genuine contrast: small, calm, and free of tour groups.
Vatican Museums
Rome · 45 works on display
The Vatican Museums constitute one of the world's largest museum collections — 54 galleries leading to the Sistine Chapel. Pre-book to avoid queues that routinely reach four hours; a guided tour is the most efficient way to see the highlights.
Apostles and Saints
c. 1560
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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 Rome?
Our current data shows 45 Raphael paintings on display in Rome, spread across the Vatican Museums. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Rome has the most Raphael paintings?
Vatican Museums holds all 45 known Raphael works in Rome.
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 Rome
The Vatican Museums should always be pre-booked — entry without a reservation can mean several hours of queuing. The Borghese Gallery requires booking weeks in advance as entry is strictly limited. State museums, including many Capitoline Museums venues, offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.