RAPHAEL

This monograph explores the life and work of one of the most important artists in the history of the West, Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio , 1483-1520). Its scope covers Raphael's origins, his early influences, his important Urbino period and subsequently the extraordina ry series of frescoes and portraits of his last phase in Rome. Over two hundred of Raphael's finest paintings and drawings are illus trated, accompanied by an accessible yet highly informative text by the distinguished Renaissance scholar Bette Talvacchia. The auth or also ...[Leer más]