The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin
A Meditation on Sorrow: Raphael’s “The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin” Raphael Sanzio’s “The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin,” painted in 1530, stands as a testament to the enduring power of humanist ideals and artistic beauty within the turbulent landscape of Renaissance Italy. Created during Federico da Montefeltro's patronage in Urbino—a city renowned for its intellectual fervor and artistic innovation—the miniature transcends mere visual representation; it embodies a profound spiritual…








