Raphael and the Pope's Librarian

Description:

"This third installment of our celebrated Close Up series commemorates the five hundredth anniversary of Raphael's death in 1520. The exhibition and its publication tell two stories. The first sheds new light on Gardners acquisition of Tommaso Inghirami and its journey to Boston. The second brings to life the man in the picture. exploring the fascinating career of this Vatican librarian and his friendship with Raphael.--from Director's Forward

subjects: Painting,  Exhibitions,  Librarians,  Portraits,  Library science,  Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum