Raphael The Artist And His Biblical Art

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He was born on either April 6th or possibly March 28th in 1483. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino was known as Raphael, an Italian painter and architect.

Some of his works can be found in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican called the Raphael Rooms.

He lost both of his parents by the time he was eleven. His mother died in 1491 when he was eight and his father died on August 1st 1494, he had remarried. His uncle Bartolomeo a priest then became his guardian. Following litigation with his stepmother, it is believed he lived with her when he was not living as an apprentice with a master.

The Crucifixion

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The Fall On The Road To Calvary

Raphael died on April 6th 1520, but led a very productive life. A rather large body of his works still remains intact today. he lived an eccentric life in a grand style and lived in a palace.

Raphael never married but is known to have had many women. Margherita Luti the daughter of a baker seems to have been the one women always a part of his life. Raphael left provisions for her care in his will.