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In Raphaels early life his parents dies early on his mom died in 1491 when Raphael was just 8 years old. His father Giovanni Santi was known to be a great painter and a man of culture. He always knew the culture and art styles that were popular in Urbino. Before his eventual death in 1494 when Raphael was just 11 he introduced Raphael to humanism.

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Raphael's importance to the Renaissance: Raphael was one of the most prominent painters of the time period. His art focus on beauty and harmony of the era. His paintings of the crucifixion of Christ are considered masterpieces.

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In 1494 when Raphael 's father died he was given the task of taking over his father's workshop despite only being 11 years old. Fortunately he was much more successful than his father and quickly became one of the best painters in the town. He was even given the task of painting for the Church of San Nicola in the neighboring town Castello.

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Raphael was born in 1483, Urbino, Italy and ended up dying April 6, 1520, Rome, Papal States

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“Raphael.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 16 Aug. 2024, www.britannica.com/biography/Raphael-Italian-painter-and-architect.

Raphael: Biography, Italian Renaissance Painter, Madonnas, www.biography.com/artists/raphael. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

The National Gallery, London. “Raphael.” Raphael (1483 - 1520) | National Gallery, London, www.nationalgallery.org.uk/artists/raphael. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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A leading figure of Italian High Renaissance classicism, Raphael is best known for his “Madonnas,” including the Sistine Madonna, and for his large figure compositions in the Palace of the Vatican in Rome.

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His other works like Madonna, or Mary the mother of Jesus Christ are also considered masterpieces and admired by many. Raphael mastered many techniques such as sfumato, and authentic emotionality and expression.

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He made his own style of painting which was famous for its rich color, and clarity. While he is most known for his remarkable paintings that can be seen in lots of museums, Raphael was also a printmaker, architect, and draftsman.

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In 1500 a painter named Pietro Vannuci otherwise known as Perugino invited Raphael to be his apprentice in Perugia a region in central Italy. This apprenticeship lasted about 4 years and gave Raphael lots of knowledge and hands-on experience. During these 4 years Raphael developed his unique painting style.