Renaissance+and+Reformation+Painting


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 * Raphael was born in 1483 in Urbino, Italy. He was surrounded by the wealthy and talented as he grew up. When he was 16 he was Perugia, and later Siena and Florence. After becoming more well known for his work he went on to work for Julius II.

School of Athens depicts intellectuals who contributed to Greek philosophy, science, and religion. Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Euclid and included. || This image of the creation of the sun, moon, and planets was part of the paintings on the Sistine Chapel ceilings which Julius commissioned Michelangelo to paint in 1508. Nine stories from the book of Genesis and 12 prophets are included in the painting.

Michelangelo was also known for his sculpture the Pieta which depicts Mary holding the dead body of Jesus. It earned him the reputation as one of Italy's finest sculptors. ||