Raphael

A painter of harmony and clarity who brought classical balance to the High Renaissance.

Life and context

A painter of harmony and clarity who brought classical balance to the High Renaissance.

Style and intention

Graceful composition, idealized figures, and luminous color.

Contributions and techniques

Synthesized perspective and humanist ideals into monumental fresco cycles.

Fresco mastery, compositional balance, and elegant linework.

Key works in Explainary

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