Raphael Sanzio

About the Artist

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) was born in 1483 and died in 1520; he was an Italian painter of the Renaissance. Active in Urbino, he produced art based on impressive harmony and balance. His body of work emphasizes human beauty and natural movement, and is characterized by striking composition and refined color. His masterpiece "The School of Athens" depicts an imagined scene of ancient philosophers gathered together, symbolizing his artistic achievement.