Raphael (1483–1520)
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, popularly known as Raphael, was born in Urbino, a small city a few hours east of Florence. His father, Giovanni Santi, was a painter with a good reputation, but Raphael had already lost both his parents at age 11.
He is best known for his depictions of the Virgin Mary (Madonnas), and his large-scale depictions of humans. His work is widely appreciated for the clarity and magnificence with which he could paint people and his simple compositions. In 1508, he was summoned to Rome by Pope Julius II, the predecessor of Pope Leo X, to become the lead court painter. He stayed there until his death, which was one year before the death of Pope Leo X. He is buried in the Pantheon in Rome.
He is best known for his depictions of the Virgin Mary (Madonnas), and his large-scale depictions of humans. His work is widely appreciated for the clarity and magnificence with which he could paint people and his simple compositions. In 1508, he was summoned to Rome by Pope Julius II, the predecessor of Pope Leo X, to become the lead court painter. He stayed there until his death, which was one year before the death of Pope Leo X. He is buried in the Pantheon in Rome.
Blogs about Works of Raphael
Alba Madonna (1510-1511)
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La Belle Jardinière (c. 1507-1508)
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Madonna of the Goldfinch (1505-1506)
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Madonna of the Grand Duke (c. 1505)
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Madonna of the Pinks (1506-1508)
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Portrait of Leo X with Two Cardinals (1517-1519)
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The School of Athens (1508-1511)
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Transfiguration (c. 1516-1520)
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Further Readings
- The Lives of the Artists by Giorgio Vasari: This is the first and most famous art history book, discussing the lives of Italian artists between the 13th and 16th centuries, including Raphael. If you love art history, this is a must-have (Amazon link).
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