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If you like art, then you need to visit Royal Academy London

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At the dawn of the 16th century, the artistic landscape of Republican Florence became the stage for an extraordinary convergence of talent and ambition. Three illustrious figures of the Italian Renaissance—Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael—found themselves vying for the favor of the city’s most influential patrons. On January 25, 1504, Florence’s leading artists gathered to determine the rightful home for Michelangelo’s nearly completed masterpiece, David. This pivotal meeting included Leonardo da Vinci, who, like Michelangelo, had recently returned to his birthplace, setting the scene for a creative rivalry that would shape the Renaissance. The exhibition, beginning with Michelangelo’s acclaimed Taddei Tondo, delves into the competitive yet inspiring relationship between Michelangelo and Leonardo, and the profound impact they had on the youthful Raphael. Visitors will encounter some of the finest examples of Italian Renaissance drawing, including Leonardo’s Burlington House Cartoon and preparatory studies by both Leonardo and Michelangelo for their murals commissioned by the Florentine government for the newly built council hall in the Palazzo Vecchio. Organised by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in collaboration with the Royal Collection Trust and the National Gallery, this exhibition offers a captivating journey through the artistic rivalry and collaboration that defined a pivotal era in art history. Michelangelo, Leonardo, RaphaelFlorence, c. 15049 November 2024 – 16 February 202510am–6pm, Tuesdays to Sundays10am-9pm, Fridays

Famous works by Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael come to London

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On 25 January 1504, the most prominent artists of Florence convened to deliberate on a fitting location for Michelangelo’s nearly finished masterpiece, David. Among this illustrious assembly was Leonardo da Vinci, who, like Michelangelo, had recently returned to his native city. The upcoming exhibition, “Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael: Florence, c. 1504,” aims to delve into the rivalry between these two titans of the Renaissance and examine the significant influence they exerted on the young Raphael. This exhibition will showcase over 40 remarkable works, including Michelangelo’s Taddei Tondo, Leonardo’s Burlington House Cartoon, and Raphael’s Bridgewater Madonna, as well as some of the most exquisite drawings from the Italian Renaissance. Opening with Michelangelo’s only marble sculpture in the UK, the celebrated Taddei Tondo, c. 1504-05 (Royal Academy of Arts, London), attendees will witness the related preparatory drawings that illuminate the creation of this iconic relief. Created amid the vibrant atmosphere of Republican Florence, when Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael intersected in their artistic pursuits, the Taddei Tondo profoundly influenced Raphael’s work, evident in pieces like the Bridgewater Madonna, c. 1507-08 (Bridgewater Collection Loan, National Galleries of Scotland), and the Esterházy Madonna, c. 1508 (Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest), both of which will be displayed prominently. The central gallery of the exhibition will be dedicated to Leonardo’s Burlington House Cartoon, c. 1506-08 (The National Gallery, London), marking its return to the Royal Academy for the first time in over six decades. The display, along with the accompanying catalogue, will unveil new research into the original context of this significant work…. Read More