Simcha Paull Raphael Books

Raphael is celebrated for the perfection and grace of his paintings and drawings, representing the zenith of Renaissance artistry. His career, naturally divided into three phases—his early Umbrian years, a period absorbing Florentine traditions, and his triumphant final years in Rome—demonstrates a consistent evolution and masterful command of artistic techniques. Despite his early death, Raphael left behind a prolific body of work, which served as a benchmark for harmony and beauty for centuries. His artistic legacy, alongside Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, defines the High Renaissance.