Raphael's Life and Work in Seven Artworks
Raphael Sanzio, born in 1483 on either March 28 or April 6, is celebrated for his ability to assimilate and reinterpret the styles of his contemporaries. His career is typically divided into three phases: his early years in Urbino, a period of intense study in Florence, and a decade-plus of mastery in Rome serving the Vatican. Despite his death at age 37, he was remarkably prolific, engaging in a rivalry with Michelangelo and learning from Leonardo da Vinci. According to Giorgio Vasari, Raphael began an apprenticeship at age eight in the workshop of Pietro Perugino, though other accounts differ. This slideshow presents seven artworks that illustrate his development and achievements.
Key facts
- Raphael Sanzio was born in 1483 on either March 28 or April 6.
- His career is divided into three phases: Urbino, Florence, and Rome.
- He worked for the Vatican for over a decade.
- He died at age 37.
- He had a rivalry with Michelangelo.
- He had educational encounters with Leonardo da Vinci.
- Giorgio Vasari claimed Raphael began an apprenticeship at age eight in Pietro Perugino's workshop.
- The slideshow features seven artworks by Raphael.
Entities
Artists
- Raphael Sanzio
- Michelangelo
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Pietro Perugino
- Giorgio Vasari
Institutions
- Vatican
Locations
- Urbino
- Florence
- Rome