Raphael - The Complete Works

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Raphael, one of the giants of the Italian High Renaissance alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo, created an impressive body of work in his brief life. His artistry spans around one hundred paintings and numerous frescoes, covering a wide range of subjects from mythological tales to portraits and religious scenes.

An extensive collection showcasing Raphael's artistic genius and his impact on Renaissance art.

Raphael's creative output includes nine fresco cycles, altarpieces, and designs for tapestries in the Sistine Chapel, as well as his role in overseeing the construction of St Peter’s Basilica. His famous Sistine Madonna remains one of the most widely reproduced religious paintings ever.

Known for his relentless pursuit of innovation, Raphael never settled for repeating old formulas. His boundless imagination brought the theme of divine grace vividly to life in his works. It was during his mature period in Rome, particularly with the Vatican Palace frescoes, that he cemented his legacy in art history.

Celebrated as the most progressive artist of his era, Raphael’s mastery laid the groundwork for the developments of Mannerism and the Baroque period. This comprehensive XXL edition presents the most complete collection of Raphael’s works to date, featuring 112 paintings, all frescoes, architectural designs, and tapestries with many new photographs and detailed close-ups.

Alongside the extensive catalogue raisonné of his oeuvre, a team of Raphael scholars explores the dynamic relationship between art and power during the High Renaissance, offering readers a deeper understanding of his enduring influence.

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