1508
fresco
From the collection of Vatican Museums
Philosophy is a 1508 fresco by Raphael, a High Renaissance work, held at Vatican Museums.
In this painting, a woman sits on a throne, surrounded by two cherubs and two statues. She wears a blue dress with a red sash and holds a red book in her left hand. The background is a mosaic of small, square tiles in shades of yellow and brown. The woman's throne is decorated with intricate carvings, and the statues on either side of her appear to be holding signs with Latin text. The cherubs are depicted in various poses, adding a sense of movement to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Raphael, an artist known for his use of fresco and tempera techniques.
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.
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