Raphael: The Harmonious Master of Renaissance Florence Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, more commonly known as Raphael, remains one of the most beloved and influential figures in Western art history. Born in 1483 in Urbino, a city steeped in artistic tradition under the patronage of Federico da Montefeltro, Raphael’s life was tragically cut short at the age of thirty-seven, yet his impact on painting is immeasurable. His brief but brilliant career produced an astonishing body of work characterized by grace, harmony, and a profound understanding of human emotion – qualities that cemented his reput…