The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin owns five paintings of the Madonna by Raphael (Raffael in German)(1483-1520). Usually, all five are on display if not touring. The most famous and celebrated is the round Terranuova Madonna (c. 1505), or The Virgin and Child with the Infant St. John / Maria mit dem Kind, Johannes dem Täufer und einem Heiligen Knaben. (Somehow, the English title doesn’t mention the third, unidentified child in the painting.
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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.
