Painter · 1483 – 1520
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino
Created the School of Athens and other frescoes in the Vatican, painted celebrated Madonnas and portraits, and served as architect of St. Peter's, embodying the balance and clarity of the High Renaissance.
Greatest Achievements
- Painted the School of Athens and other frescoes in the Vatican Stanze.
- Created a celebrated series of Madonnas admired for their grace.
- Served as architect of St. Peter's Basilica.
Major Accomplishments
- Painted the School of Athens and other frescoes in the Vatican Stanze.
- Created a celebrated series of Madonnas admired for their grace.
- Served as architect of St. Peter's Basilica.
Major Works
- The School of Athens
- Sistine Madonna
- The Transfiguration
- Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione
Impact Analysis
Raphael's harmonious compositions and idealized beauty set a standard for European painting for centuries and became the model of academic art from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century.
Historical influence score: 90/100