Raphaels paintings in st peters basilica images

Considered to be one of the most significant painters of the whole history, Raphael played an essential role in Vatican heritage development, enriching Pope’s collection with his unique works.

In Italy, this year we celebrate the beauty and wonders of his artworks, remembering him 500 years after he exhaled his last breath.

Since he was just a young boy in Urbino, a small town in central Italy, Raphael came in contact with a huge variety of painters and poets who were members of the local court.

Raphaels paintings in st peters basilica images

His father, a painter too, was used to get artworks commissioned by aristocrats and the Duke himself. In fact, he ran a thriving atelier where Raphael spent time gaining the essential art knowledge. Despite the loss of both his parents during his early years, Raphael never gave up his ability as artist: he instead, worked as apprentice for Perugino, and tirelessly learned how to conceive his masterpieces.

Being just an adolescent he