V&A - Raphael got a refresh 👀

 

The Raphael Court

Our newly refurbished Raphael Court is open! Here’s your look at the gallery, home to the iconic Raphael Cartoons. Together with enhanced interpretation and state-of-the-art lighting, you’ll lose yourself in Raphael’s extraordinary detail. BOOK A FREE TIMED TICKET

We've got something special for you.... Conductor Oliver Zeffman, violinist Viktoria Mullova and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields perform live in the gallery. Available from 4 June on Apple Music and Marquee TV. WATCH

In the 1500s, it took 3 years to complete 7 of the 10 Raphael Cartoon tapestries - and that was fast work 🤯 Today, tapestries are still woven on warp looms, with the same complex techniques. See how the Raphael Cartoon set would have been made. LEARN MORE