biography
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Raphael
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in full Raffaello Sanzio
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pronunciation:
[rafael]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1483–1520)
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| biography:
| Painter, born in Urbino,WC Italy. He studied at Perugia under Perugino, whose style is reflected in his earliest paintings, such as ‘The Crucifixion’ (c.1503, National Gallery, London). In c.1504 he went to Florence, where he was strongly influenced by Leonardo and Michelangelo. He completed several Madonnas, as well as such works as ‘The Holy Family’ (Madrid) and ‘The Deposition’ (1507, Borghese). In 1508 he went to Rome, where he produced his greatest works, including the frescoes in the papal apartments of the Vatican, and the cartoons for the tapestries of the Sistine Chapel (1515–16). In 1514 he succeeded Bramante as architect of St Peter's. His last work, ‘The Transfiguration’ (Vatican), was nearly finished when he died. |
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