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St George Struggling with the Dragon by Raphael

St. George and the Dragon is a small oil painting on poplar by the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael in 1506. It is in the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Raphael had created another version earlier … Continue reading

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The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament by Raphael

Commissioned to decorate the Apostolic Palace with frescoes by Pope Julius II, who desired to build Rome as cultural and art center of the world, Raphael began his legend with great expectations. The very first painting that showed his great … Continue reading

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The Deposition by Raphael

It was a commission proposed by Atalanta Baglioni, a mother losing her son in violence among factions. The fact was that she refused to give Grifonetto Baglioni, her son being chasing, refuge in her home when he ever came to … Continue reading

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Call From The God-Marriage of the Virgin

As is known as the Marriage of the Virgin or the Betrothal of the Virgin, the oil painting by Rapheal was commissioned by the Albizzini family for a church in the Citta del Castello. In the early sixteenth-century, thousands of … Continue reading

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Painting Techniques of The Veiled Woman

This painting uses a very rich painting language. The painter gives full play to his expressive force of color and is strict with every stroke in this painting. The beautiful face color and pleats in luxurious dress are meticulously portrayed. … Continue reading

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Appreciation to The Madonna of The Chair

In general religious paintings, Madonna must dress in red and blue. The coat is red and the cloak is blue. A part of the red coat here is blocked her shawl, only to see the left arm. Blue cloak is … Continue reading

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Inroduction to The Veiled Woman

The Veiled Woman is made by one of three famous Italian Renaissance heroes Raphael Santee. This talented Italian painter has completed a lot of masterpieces in his short life which is only lasting 37 years. His artistic elegance, harmony and … Continue reading

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Painting Skills of La Belle Jardiniere

The composition of La Belle Jardiniere is very naive. John looks at Jesus, and Jesus looks at Madonna. Their attention is naturally focused on the face of Madonna. And Madonna is the real theme of this painting. The characters form … Continue reading

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The Alba Madonna

Painter:  Raphael, time created: 1511, material: canvas painting, measure: 98 cm diameter, collection: Washington National Gallery. The Alba Madonna was famous because of Alba duke. Da Vinci give people a mysterious feeling, Michelangelo leaves a grand and severe touch, but … Continue reading

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A Religious Painting Without Religious Label-- Madonna del Prato

Madonna del Prato was painted by Italian Raphael. This painting totally drew three characters, Madonna, Jesus and John. But the figures did not have a religious label. Christ child and John were painted the images of children. The young Madonna … Continue reading

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