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Raphael

Raphael
Raphael (1483-1520), Italian, was a renowned Italian painter and architect of the Renaissance, celebrated for his harmonious compositions and graceful style. His most famous works include “The School of Athens” and the “Sistine Madonna.” Raphael blended Leonardo’s soft lighting with Michelangelo’s dynamic forms to create his unique approach. In Rome, he painted several frescoes for the Pope and served as chief architect of St. Peter’s Basilica. Though his life was brief, Raphael’s art left a lasting impact on generations to come.
  • Madonna del Granduca (c. 1506-1507)

    Madonna del Granduca (c. 1506-1507)

    Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)

    A young mother cradles her child, their faces softly lit against the dark background. The infant’s tiny hand rests on hers, a quiet moment of tenderness frozen in time. The folds of her robe drape with quiet elegance, drawing the eye to their intimate embrace.

  • The Sistine Madonna (between 1512 and 1513)

    The Sistine Madonna (between 1512 and 1513)

    Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)

    The Virgin steps through parted curtains, the Christ child in her arms. Two cherubs rest below, gazing upward with solemn wonder. Green drapes frame the scene like a stage, revealing clouds where faint faces emerge. Her bare feet barely touch the ground—a mother suspended between heaven and earth.

  • The Sistine Madonna (1512~1513)

    The Sistine Madonna (1512~1513)

    Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)

    Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” portrays the Virgin and Child, with the two cherubs below becoming iconic figures.