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Raphael: Artist and Visionary
Raphael: Artist and Visionary
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7 PM via Zoom
Registration required.
The Italian painter and architect Raphael became one of the defining figures of the High Renaissance — revered for his grace, harmony, and masterful balance of beauty and structure. His lyrical use of form, color, and composition not only defined an era but continues to shape our understanding of artistic perfection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently exhibited more than 200 of his drawings, paintings, tapestries, and decorative works in a blockbuster retrospective exhibition.
If you could not get to the Met or you would like to know more, this presentation will provide a unique window into Raphael’s creative process and the depth of his artistic thinking.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council
About our Presenter: Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, the last eighteen of which were at Columbia High School in Maplewood, where she taught English, art history, and World Languages and Cultures. Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues.
