09 November 2024, Written by Vincenzo Sebastiano
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Michelangelo Buonarroti, Studies of Male Heads, Helmets for Soldiers and Facial Features, c.1504. Pen and brown ink and black chalk on paper,
20.5 x 25.3 cm. Hamburger Kunsthalle, Kupferstichkabinett. Photo: © Hamburger Kunsthalle / bpk. Photography: Christoph Irrgang. Exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, London
At the Royal Academy of Artsan unmissable event for lovers of Italian Renaissance: an extraordinary exhibition that celebrates early sixteenth-century Florence, where the genius of Michelangelo, Leonardo e Raphael he wrote one of the brightest pages in the history of art. Until February 16, 2025.
At the beginning of the 16th century the three titans of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo, Leonardo e Raphaelsince then considered among the greatest artists of all time, crossed paths briefly, struggling and trying to attract the attention of the most powerful patrons of republican Florence.
On January 25, 1504, the most important artists of Florence met to advise on the appropriate placement of the David by Michelangelo which was now almost finished. Among them there was also Leonardo da Vinciwhich, how Michelangelohad only recently returned to his native Florence. A truly incredible meeting between the two greatest protagonists of the Italian Renaissance.
Starting from the famous Tondo Taddei Of Michelangelowhich is part of the permanent collection of Royal Academy of Artsthe exhibition explores the historical rivalry between Michelangelo and Leonardo and the influence both had on the young man Raphael.
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Raphael, The Virgin and Child with the Infant St John the Baptist (‘The Esterhazy Madonna’), c. 1508. Tempera and oil on panel, 28.5 x 21.5 cm. Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. Exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, London
Leonardo da Vinci, The Virgin and Child with St Anne and the Infant St John the Baptist (‘The Burlington House Cartoon’), c.1506-08. Charcoal with white chalk on paper, mounted on canvas, 141.5 x 104.6 cm. The National Gallery, London. Purchased with a special grant and contributions from the Art Fund, The Pilgrim Trust, and through a public appeal organised by the Art Fund, 1962. Exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, London
Raphael, after Michelangelo Buonarroti, David, c. 1505-08. Pen and brown ink on paper, 39.6 x 21.9 cm. © The Trustees of the British Museum. Exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, London
Michelangelo Buonarroti, Male Nude, c. 1505-06. Black chalk on paper, 40.4 x 22.5 cm. Teylers Museum, Haarlem. Exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, London
Leonardo da Vinci, A Rearing Horse, c. 1503-05. Red chalk on paper, 15.3 x 14.2 cm. © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust. Exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, London
Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John (The ‘Taddei Tondo’), c. 1504-05. Marble, 106.8 x 106.8 cm. Royal Academy of Arts, London. Bequeathed by Sir George Beaumont, 1830. Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London, Photographer: Prudence Cuming Associates Limited. Exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, London
Bastiano da Sangallo, after Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Battle of Cascina (‘The Bathers’), c. 1542. Oil on panel, 78.8 x 132.3 cm. Holkham Hall, Norfolk, Collection of the Earl of Leicester. By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester and the Trustees of Holkham Estate. Exhibition organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, London
The exhibition, organized by the Royal Academy of Arts in London, in collaboration with Royal Collection Trust and the National GalleryLondon, exhibits over 40 works, including the very famous Tondo Taddei Of Michelangeloil Burlington House cardboard Of Leonardo and the Madonna at Bridgewater Of Raphaelas well as hosting some of the most refined preparatory drawings of the Italian Renaissance, created by the three great artists.
Il Tondo Taddei from the Royal Academy of Arts of London, represents the only marble sculpture by Michelangelo present in the United Kingdom, and will be exhibited alongside the related preparatory drawings, of exquisite and immense value.
Visitors can also admire the studies of Leonardo and Michelangelo for the mural paintings commissioned by the Florentine government for the new council hall of Palazzo Vecchio.
A unique opportunity to admire some of the best examples of Italian Renaissance drawing and painting from the early 16th century, created by the three greatest Italian artists of the 16th century.
Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael: Florence, c. 1504
Until: February 16, 2025
The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00 (last entry 17.30). Friday until 9pm (last entry 8.30pm). Closed on Monday
Adult ticket £21.00 (£19.00 without donation)
This article was written for Here London by:
Vincenzo Sebastiano
Journalist, art historian, architect
