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He was given a series of important commissions there and elsewhere in the city, and began to work as an architect. He was still at the height of his powers at his death in 1520. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his early death at 37, leaving a large body of work.
Jun 21, 2024 · Raphael (born April 6, 1483, Urbino, Duchy of Urbino [Italy]—died April 6, 1520, Rome, Papal States [Italy]) was a master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. Raphael is best known for his Madonnas and for his large figure compositions in the Vatican.
Sep 14, 2022 · A leading figure of Italian High Renaissance classicism, Raphael is best known for his "Madonnas," including the Sistine Madonna, and for his large figure compositions in the Palace of the...
Raphael translated the High Renaissance ideals of beauty in breathtaking paintings that made his images iconic, and his name a legend.
Aug 21, 2020 · Raphael (1483-1520 CE) was an Italian painter and architect who is regarded as one of the greatest of Renaissance artists alongside Michelangelo (1475-1564) and Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Raphael's works are celebrated for their harmonious composition and vibrant colouring.
For centuries Raphael has been recognised as the supreme High Renaissance painter, more versatile than Michelangelo and more prolific than their older contemporary Leonardo.
Dec 22, 2020 · Peer to Michelangelo and Leonardo, Raphael produced many masterpieces before dying at age 37. His influence has only grown in the 500 years since his untimely death.
Apr 16, 2019 · Known for his passionate love affairs, good looks, luxurious lifestyle, and early death, Raphael has become one of history’s greatest artists—and dreamboats. Whereas the other two looming figures of the Italian Renaissance — Michelangelo and Leonardo —are remembered for their passionate artworks but cantankerous public ...
Raphael. Overview. The National Gallery is fortunate to possess this country's finest collection of paintings by Raphael, the youngest of the three artists whose styles epitomize the High Renaissance.
Raphael has always been recognized as one of the greatest artists of the High Renaissance in Italy. In his short life he was acclaimed as a painter, designer and architect, and worked for two of the greatest patrons of his time, Popes Julius II and Leo X.
