Artwork

Astronomy

Astronomy, by Raphael, fresco, 1508
Astronomy, by Raphael, fresco, 1508

Astronomy is a fresco painting by the High Renaissance artist Raphael. It dates from 1508 and is held in the collection of the Vatican Museums.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Raphael

Artist

Raphael

Raphael was born Raffaello Sanzio in Urbino on April 6, 1483, the son of Giovanni Santi, a painter and poet attached to the ducal court.

Vatican Museums

Museum

Vatican Museums

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