The Vatican Pinacoteca is celebrated for its universally admired masterpieces — from Raphael’s luminous altarpieces to Caravaggio’s dramatic intensity. Yet beyond these iconic works lies a remarkable constellation of paintings that rarely receive sustained attention, though they are no less revealing in their historical, theological, and artistic significance. This one-hour lecture invites participants to step away from the spotlight and into the margins of the collection. Moving beyond the celebrated canvases by Raphael and Caravaggio, we will explore overlooked devotional panels, transitional works, workshop productions, and paintings by artists whose names may be less familiar but whose contributions shaped the visual language of the Church.