The Warrior Pope: Raphael’s ‘Pope Julius II’ | Talks for All | National Gallery

Matthias Wivel, our Curator of 16th-century Italian paintings, gives a talk about the portrait of Julius II by Raphael. Julius II belonged to the della Rovere family. He was a forceful ruler, who reasserted his power over the Papal States by military action, and as a consequence he was nicknamed the ‘Warrior Pope’. He chose his papal name, ‘Julius’, not in honour of Pope Julius I, but in emulation of Julius Caesar. He patronised the arts and ordered the rebuilding of St Peter's in Rome.
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[@kevinchambers1101]

It's not only that these paintings are treasures held in the NG but these lectures are treasures for the people from other countries that will never be able to see them accept through

[@ricwin]

That was quite an explanation, not only about the painting, but the character!

[@liberioescriba6158]

I remember being face to face with this painting, almost made me cry how beautiful in detail it is. Made me think what a hand guided by brains & heart is capable of acomplish. One just can not understand what a master piece is until you are in front of a real one. It was like a birth for my eyes.

[@steveweston4597]

I must say this was one of the most moving painting talks I have ever heard. I really enjoyed the passion and effort to convey the historical context of this pope and his time. Thank you Matthias Wivel!

[@doloresgiusto1659]

This man is a joy. Thank you.

[@Artichoke4Head]

This guy (Matthias Wivel) sound super knowledgeable, no surprise he is the museum curator!!! love this talks and appreciate the work and effort you guys and gals putting into this videos 🥰

[@williamgorden6390]

Excellent. He delivers the information clearly with a friendly honest erudition. I would listen all day.

[@nevermind7182]

Wow, that's what passion for your work sounds like. Thank you for sharing!

[@edmonddantes3640]

Just finished watching The Agony And The Ecstasy about Pope Julius ll and Michelangelo and was curious to know more about Pope Julius, your excellent overview added a lot of detail and color to his life. Thank you.

[@lucy6422]

Fascinating history behind the painting. I didn't realise the National Gallery had such important works of art on display. Thank you for your very informative presentation Matthias.

[@moonglow630]

I’ve been so fortunate enough to see this painting in person. Can’t express how much my visit to The National Gallery meant to me. Even went back a second time on my birthday to pick a a print of my favorite Renoir painting as a gift. Quite a feat giving that I’m from America.

[@maomaoj]

Thank you very much , NG, a great presentation again! Always enjoy them enormously!

[@horaciomillan4181]

Extraordinary exposition. I´m student of Art History in my country and last year during the Renaissance Course this would have been great for me. But anyway it is always wonderfull to learnt. Next time I visit the NG I´ll look at this in a diferent way. Thank you!

[@cassior7460]

Thankyou, Professor! Wonderful

[@SimonGardiner-bj3pq]

The most important thing about this painting is THE SPIRITUAL POWER expressed in the Popes face by Rafael. everything else about the sitter flows from this.

[@shafur3]

Wonderful ! Thank You.

[@enzoma7253]

Love these talks!

[@Ivonyyy]

Julius II. might not have been a great person but he had a great taste in art for sure

[@LightofCrossMinistry]

Thank you for an informative, clearly delivered and interesting presentation.

[@vima8680]

I'm impressed by his position at such a young age. I enjoyed and leaned much from this video. As a public speaker Matthias(love that name) should be aware that they speaker a dash slower and more distinctly helping the listener as he informs them of these wonderful paintings of which he is in charge. thank you Matthias Wivel.