Timeline · 1520 Died

Died this day: Raphael

Death · 1520

Raphael, a renowned Italian painter of the High Renaissance, is celebrated for his harmonious and balanced compositions, as seen in works like The Alba Madonna and Saint George and the Dragon. His style, shaped by mentors like Pietro Perugino and influenced by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, continues to inspire. Raphael's fresco cycles in the Vatican, including The School of Athens, remain iconic representations of his artistry.

Raphael's work continues to influence artists and architects with its masterful blend of beauty, proportion, and emotional depth.

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