Apr 07 2010
Rahael’s La Donna Velata (The Woman with the Veil) makes it’s way to Milwaukee for a very rare appearance. Responding to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Raphael developed in this portrait his own idea of female beauty and deportment. Art historians have variously identified this beautiful woman as a patron’s bride and as the artist’s lover and muse; she appears as a model in many of Raphael’s most important works.
It’s been a while since we have worked with our friends at the Milwaukee Art Museum, so needless to say, we are very excited to be part of this project. We’ll be distributing promotional materials in Chicago in support of the exhibit. Be sure to take advantage, and check out Raphael’s masterpiece while you can.
Raphael: The Woman with the Veil is at the Milwaukee Art Museum through June 6th. Please visit www.mam.org for more information.