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Raphael

1483–1520 · Renaissance (15–16th c.) · Italy · Renaissance

La fornarina — Raphael
La fornarina

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Raphael is the master of harmony and balance — calm pyramidal compositions, idealized sweet Madonnas, and clear, gentle colour. Everything feels effortless, serene, and perfectly ordered.

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