Legends of the Renaissance: The Life and Legacy of Raphael

*Includes pictures of Raphael's most famous art and portraits of famous people.*Explains Raphael's artistic rivalries with Leonardo and Michelangelo, as well as comparisons and contrasts between his art and their art.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents."Here lies that famous Raphael by whom Nature feared to be conquered while he lived, and when he was dying, feared herself to die." – Inscription on Raphael’s sarcophagusRaffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known across the world simply by the name Raphael, stands as one of the main pillars of the High Renaissance, an iconic example of the balance between spirituality and Humanistic inquiry that characterized the time period. Although he lived just 37 years, his career produced an amazingly rich output, and he completed more works than many artists do over careers spanning twice the length. At the same time, Raphael’s art combined central tropes associated with the Renaissance while remaining remarkably orig