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Raphael, the painter

Raphael, known to history by several names including Raffaello Sanzio, Raffaello Santi, and Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, was a central figure of the Italian High Renaissance. His life was defined by a dual mastery of painting and architecture, a versatility that allowed him to move seamlessly between the intimate scale of a portrait and the monumental demands of papal construction. He was born in Urbino, Italy, on April 6, 1483, into a world of intellectual and artistic activity.

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His career was marked by an immense productivity that required the management of a large workshop to meet the needs of his patrons. This professional capacity was matched by a social grace that allowed him to navigate the highest circles of the papal court. He moved through the major artistic centers of Italy, eventually settling in Rome, where his influence on the physical and visual landscape of the city was profound. He was a man of significant social standing, often engaging with the political and religious leaders of his age.

Artistic movement or style

High Renaissance

Artists or movements influenced by this artist

Giulio Romano, Academic tradition

Artists who influenced this artist

Pietro Perugino, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo

Full name

Raffaello Sanzio

Nationality

Italian

Notable artworks

School of Athens, Sistine Madonna, The Transfiguration, The Alba Madonna