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Where are Raphael paintings?

Raphael's paintings are scattered around the world, but here are some of the most famous locations:

Vatican City:

* Vatican Museums: The Stanze della Segnatura (Rooms of the Signature) and the Logge di Raffaello (Raphael's Loggias) house some of Raphael's most iconic masterpieces, including The School of Athens, Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, The Parnassus, and The Justice.

* Sistine Chapel: While not a Raphael painting, the Last Judgement by Michelangelo is located in the Sistine Chapel, which Raphael helped to decorate before Michelangelo was commissioned.

Florence:

* Uffizi Gallery: The Madonna of the Goldfinch, The Portrait of Maddalena Doni (attributed to Raphael, with studio contributions), and The Portrait of Angelo Doni are housed here.

* Pitti Palace: The Portrait of Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de' Medici and Luigi de' Rossi is located in the Palatine Gallery of the Pitti Palace.

Other Locations:

* National Gallery, London: The Madonna of the Pinks

* Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan: The Betrothal of the Virgin

* Museo del Prado, Madrid: The Portrait of a Young Man (attributed to Raphael) and several drawings.

* Alte Pinakothek, Munich: The Madonna in the Meadow

* Louvre Museum, Paris: The Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione

* Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City: The Sistine Madonna (a copy, the original is in Dresden)

Important Notes:

* Many of Raphael's paintings are in private collections and not easily accessible to the public.

* Museums frequently rotate their displays, so check their websites for the most up-to-date information.

* Some museums have online exhibitions or virtual tours that allow you to view Raphael's work without visiting in person.

This is just a small selection of the many places where Raphael's work can be found. You can find more information by researching online or consulting art history books.

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