Hong Kong Palace Museum | HKPM Movies: Fall in Love with Masterpieces—Raphael: The Young Prodigy

Raphael: The Young Prodigy

Raphael: The Young Prodigy tells the story of the artist from Urbino, beginning with his extraordinary early portraits of women—the Mother, the Friend, the Secret Lover, and the Client. Delve into Raphael’s uncanny ability to capture celestial beauty, and to focus his gaze beyond the physicality and into the psychology of his subjects (some real, some imaginary) so that their personalities explosively emerge from his canvas. With fascinating contributions from internationally renowned experts, this movie uncovers the most significant people, places, and inspirations in the life and times of Raphael—a Renaissance leader and one of the most spectacular painters in history.

Director: Massimo Ferrari
Year: 2021
Duration: 83 mins
Language: English and Italian, with Traditional Chinese and English subtitles

Post-screening Talk

Dr Ingrid Yeung, curator of the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s special exhibition “Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London”, will discuss how patronage and studio apprenticeship in the Renaissance provided ample opportunities and resources for Raphael and other masters.

To celebrate Hong Kong's first showcase of the prestigious painting collection from the National Gallery, London⸺ “Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London” special exhibition, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will screen six carefully selected documentaries, uncovering the secrets of legendary artists. (View more about other documentaries)

The Special Exhibition “Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London” is financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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