Raphael
1483–1520 · Italian · 32 artworks
High Renaissancesfumatobalanced compositionidealized figuresperspectiveharmonious color palettes
artist bio
Raphael, a master of the High Renaissance, is celebrated for his harmonious compositions, graceful figures, and mastery of perspective. He significantly contributed to the artistic flourishing of the Renaissance through his paintings and architectural designs.
what you'll learn
Studying Raphael's work allows students to understand the principles of Renaissance humanism, classical ideals, and the use of perspective and composition to create balanced and harmonious artworks. Students can also learn about the patronage system and the role of art in Renaissance society.
related: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo
32 artworks
Portrait of Elizabeth Gonzaga
1504
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Madonna with Child and Saints
1502
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Portrait of a Young Man
1515
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Joanna of Aragon
1518
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Portrait of Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino
1506
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The Madonna of the Fish (The Madonna with the Archangel Gabriel and St. Jerome)
1513
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Sistine Madonna
1514
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Madonna of the Baldacchino
1506
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The School of Athens
1511
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The Veiled Woman, or La Donna Velata
1516
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Portrait of Maddalena Doni
1506
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The Holy Family
1506
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The Presentation in the Temple
1503
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Portrait of Pope Julius II
1512
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Madonna with the Baldachino (detail)
1508
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Portrait of Perugino
1506
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Portrait of a Man
1503
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Portrait of Agnolo Doni
1506
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St. Sebastian
1503
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St. Cecilia with Saints (detail)
1516
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Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple (detail)
1512
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Portrait of Cardinal Dovizzi de Bibbiena
1516
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Portrait of a Woman (La Muta)
1507
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The School of Athens (detail)
1511
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Portrait of a Cardinal
1510
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Angel (fragment of the Baronci altarpiece)
1500
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Portrait of the Young Pietro Bembo
1504
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Portrait of Bindo Altoviti
1515
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St. Paul Preaching at Athens (cartoon for the Sistine Chapel)
1515
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Self Portrait with a Friend
1518
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Portrait of a Lady with a Unicorn
1506
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Portrait of a Man holding an Apple
1500
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