Raphael: The Harmony of the Renaissance

When Raphael died suddenly in 1520 at the age of just 37, Rome fell into mourning. His funeral at the Pantheon drew crowds of artists, courtiers, and clergy, all stunned by the loss of a painter whose genius had seemed inexhaustible. According to Vasari, Raphael’s death left “the art of painting bereft of light.” EvenContinue reading “Raphael: The Harmony of the Renaissance”