A Raphael masterpiece is finally back in one piece
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has reunited the Colonna Altarpiece, a masterpiece by Raphael, after it was sold off piece by piece by nuns in the 16th century. The altarpiece will be displayed in its entirety for the first time in centuries as part of the museum's exhibition, 'Raphael: Sublime Poetry'.
The Colonna Altarpiece, created by Raphael in the early 16th century, has been reassembled by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The altarpiece was originally commissioned by nuns in Perugia, Italy, but was sold off piece by piece after Raphael's death. The museum has brought together the scattered panels from collections in the US and Europe. The reunion allows viewers to experience the masterpiece as Raphael intended. The altarpiece features an image of the Virgin Mary with an infant Jesus and is surrounded by four saints. The museum's conservation team used cutting-edge technology to protect the fragile panels during the exhibition.
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