Often considered — alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo — to have produced the most important work of the Italian Renaissance, Raphael (1483–1520) created over one hundred paintings and numerous frescoes during his short life. Taschen's 'Raphael. The Complete Works. Paintings, Frescoes, Tapestries, Architecture' observes the variety of themes found in the famed artist's work – from sensual female beauties, antique myths and portraits of wealthy Romans and church dignitaries to history cycles and biblical scenes. 112 paintings and all of the artist's frescoes are presented alongside commentary from authors Michael Rohlmann, Frank Zöllner, Rudolf Hiller von Gaertringen and Georg Satzinger, as well as new photographs and numerous details across an XXL volume. The most comprehensive work published on Raphael, this volume also delves into architectural projects and tapestries, and features the most extensive catalogue raisonné of the artist’s oeuvre.
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Often considered — alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo — to have produced the most important work of the Italian Renaissance, Raphael (1483–1520) created over one hundred paintings and numerous frescoes during his short life. Taschen's 'Raphael. The Complete Works. Paintings, Frescoes, Tapestries, Architecture' observes the variety of themes found in the famed artist's work – from sensual female beauties, antique myths and portraits of wealthy Romans and church dignitaries to history cycles and biblical scenes. 112 paintings and all of the artist's frescoes are presented alongside commentary from authors Michael Rohlmann, Frank Zöllner, Rudolf Hiller von Gaertringen and Georg Satzinger, as well as new photographs and numerous details across an XXL volume. The most comprehensive work published on Raphael, this volume also delves into architectural projects and tapestries, and features the most extensive catalogue raisonné of the artist’s oeuvre.