Raphael
Quick Facts
One of the three greats of the High Renaissance, best known for his Madonnas and frescoes in the Vatican Palace. He was also an architect.
Lived: 1483 - 1520
Born in: Urbino, Italy
Birthday and astrological sign: April 6, 1483, Aries
Nationality: Italian
Movement: Renaissance
Died: April 6, 1520, Age 37, fever
AKA: Raffaello Sanzio, Raffaello Sanzi, and Raffaello Santi
Quote: Time is a vindictive bandit to steal the beauty of our former selves. We are left with sagging, rippled flesh and burning gums with empty sockets.
Fun Facts: He was accused of copying Michelangelo's ideas, he was born on Good Friday, he died on his birthday at a very young age and his death brought about the end of the Italian Renaissance.
See Also: Artists, Biographies, Famous Artists
Prints and Posters
The largest selection of Raphael art prints at the lowest prices. It's easy to frame or mount your prints online with a wide variety of high quality frames, mats, and glass. Custom mounting also available.
Raphael
Information and images from WebMuseum, Paris.
Raffaello Sanzio
An extensive collection of work including early paintings, tapestries and drawings. Also has a biography.
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio)
Biography and image list from the Artchive.
Raffaello Sanzio
Biography and selected images.
Raffaello Santi
Biography from Wikipedia.
Raphael
Extensive list of high resolution images from the Art Renewal Center.
Raphael
Large collection of images, includes a biography and historical comments, from Olga' Gallery.
Raphael
A virtual gallery of the most famous paintings of Raphael, high resolution pictures and wallpapers.
