Raphael: The Drawings

Raphael: The Drawings

Overview

This book accompanies a major exhibition examining the role and significance of drawing in Raphael's career. The Ashmolean Museum, holding the world's largest collection of Raphael drawings, and the Albertina, with its significant collection of sketches, collaborate on this project. Amplified by international loans, these extraordinary resources transform our understanding of Raphael's art. The exhibition focuses on the concept of eloquence as its underlying structure, exploring how Raphael used drawing for visual invention and persuasive communication.

Who it's for

• Art historians and scholars interested in Renaissance drawing.
• Museum-goers and enthusiasts of Raphael's work.
• Readers interested in the intersection of art and communication.

Key features

• Binding: Softcover
• Pages: 224
• ISBN: 9781910807156
• Publisher: NBN International