Raphael's Lady with a Unicorn on display in Naples, here's where. Opening hours and tickets

A unique opportunity to admire up close one of the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. Raphael's "Lady with a Unicorn" arrives in Naples, a special guest at the Gallerie d'Italia in Via Toledo. The famous painting, a symbol of grace and pictorial perfection, will be exhibited for three months in the heart of the city, allowing the Neapolitan public and tourists to come into direct contact with one of the most fascinating works of Raffaello Sanzio's early production.

Who is the “Lady with a Unicorn” and why is it a special work?

Made around 1506, the work depicts a young woman with an absorbed gaze, holding a small child on her lap. unicorn, a fantastic creature that symbolizes purity. The painting is attributed to Raphael's youthful period and represents a perfect synthesis between compositional harmony and Renaissance symbolism.

The “Lady with a Unicorn” comes from the Borghese Galleries in Rome, where it is permanently stored. The temporary loan is part of the project "The Distinguished Guest“, an exhibition promoted by Intesa Sanpaolo to make masterpieces from other Italian museums accessible to the public.

Where to see Raphael's painting in Naples

The painting will be set up at the Gallerie d'Italia in via Toledo, inside the room that normally houses Caravaggio's “Martyrdom of Saint Ursula”, currently on loan in Rome. The painting will be visible from March 27 to June 22, 2025, inserted in an exhibition itinerary designed to enhance its details and historical context.

The Neapolitan headquarters of the Gallerie d'Italia thus confirms itself as a dynamic space, capable of dialoguing with the excellence of national art. The arrival of the "Lady with Unicorn" represents a precious opportunity for the local public and for all lovers of Renaissance art.