Rafael Santi was one of the most prominent representatives of the Italian Renaissance. He was inspired by the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Michaelangelo. Rafael himself created many biblical scenes on canvas, which strongly influenced the later generation of artists. "The School of Athens", "Sistine Madonna" and "Fall of Jericho" are the most famous masterpieces we can admire in the world-famous museums today. The reproductions of his paintings on canvas are available in the bimago collection and can grace your living room, bedroom and office!

Raphael Santi - life and works of the Italian painter

Raphael Santi is an Italian painter and architect who worked during the Renaissance. He is regarded as one of the most outstanding artists of the period. In his early works, Raphael Santi imitated his master, Perugino. Rafael Santi's later works show the influence of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The artist mainly created biblical genre scenes, which became an inspiration for subsequent generations of painters. Rafael Santi's most famous paintings are: "The Sistine Madonna", "The Madonna of the Goldfinch ", "The Transfiguration". Rafael Santi's frescoes in the Vatican State Rooms - the representative papal suites- are also very famous. Particularly noteworthy is „The School of Athens" - a monumental work depicting a meeting of the most eminent philosophers of ancient times. The artist also often portrayed himself or people known to him. Raphael Santi's paintings are impressive for their mastery of various artistic means. Indeed, the painter used composition and conveyed the dynamics of the figures in a truly masterful manner.