Raphael: The Making of a Genius | Inside the Met’s Greatest Exhibition

Discover the story behind Raphael’s rise to greatness inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s groundbreaking exhibition Raphael: Sublime Poetry — the largest Raphael exhibition ever held in the United States. Join art historian and Rome-based licensed tour guide Luca Pietrosanti as we explore Raphael’s paintings, drawings, and rarely seen preparatory sketches to understand how a young artist from Urbino became one of the defining masters of the Italian Renaissance. Raphael’s genius was not born overnight. It was shaped through years of learning, experimentation, ambition, and inspiration from the greatest artists of his time. Through masterpieces from across his career, this video reveals how Raphael studied the traditions of Perugino and Leonardo, competed with Michelangelo, transformed Renaissance painting, and created an ideal of beauty that continues to influence the world today. Rather than simply looking at famous paintings, we will uncover the human story behind the artist: his journey from Urbino to Florence and finally to Rome, his search for perfection, and the extraordinary creativity that made him a legend. I’m Luca Pietrosanti, an art historian and licensed tour guide based in Rome. Through my videos and experiences, I share the stories, symbols, and historical context that bring great works of art back to life. Discover more about my art experiences in Rome: 🌐 www.romeartstories.com Follow my art stories from Rome: 📸 Instagram: @romeartstories 👍 If you enjoyed this video, subscribe for more stories about the artists, masterpieces, and hidden histories of Rome and the Renaissance.