The afterlife of Raphael's paintings

Contents

An introduction to the history of restoring Raphael's paintings -- The reception of Raphael, with a focus on the Vatican Stanze -- The history of damage and restoration to Raphael's Stanze and the restoration of the Loggia of Psyche in 1693-1695 -- The French king's Raphaels, 1750-1792 -- The English reception and restoration of Raphael's cartoons, c. 1525-1800 -- Changing ownership at a time of war : the movement of seventeen paintings by Raphael during the Napoleonic era -- Raphael's great altarpieces in Paris and Dresden, 1801-1828 -- "Heritage preservation," the establishment of national galleries, and the restoration of Raphael in nineteenth-century Italy -- Attention to detail in the study and preservation of Raphael's art during the nineteenth century -- Conclusion: Meticulous research, revelatory cleanings, and the rediscovery of a lost Raphael.