Renaissance Masters Reunite in Landmark Royal Academy Exhibition

The Royal Academy showcases the artistic rivalry and collaboration of Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael in Florence, 1504.

The exhibition highlights the rare convergence of Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael in Florence during a period of political turmoil and artistic innovation.
Michelangelo's 'Taddei Tondo' and Raphael's 'Bridgewater Madonna' are displayed together for the first time, illustrating a direct influence between the two artists.
Leonardo da Vinci's 'Burlington House Cartoon' is presented with new insights, suggesting it was a proposal for an altarpiece in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio.
The exhibition explores the uncompleted battle murals by Leonardo and Michelangelo, offering insights into their artistic process and rivalry.
Despite the absence of some key works, the exhibition uses drawings and preparatory sketches to vividly reconstruct this pivotal moment in art history.