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Raphael (1483–1520) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)

Francis Wollaston Moody

1865

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Portrait Raphael

Dominant colour

Raphael (1483–1520) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum) is a 1865 oil by Francis Wollaston Moody, depicting Raphael, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Francis Wollaston Moody
When & what style?: 1865
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting shows a man standing on a decorative base. He is wearing a dark-colored robe over a lighter-colored shirt with long sleeves, and a dark hat. The background is a warm, golden color. The man's pose suggests he is looking to his right, and his facial expression is calm. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Francis Wollaston Moody.