Raphael. Life and creativity in 500 paintings

The art of Raphael has been admired for more than five centuries. It is often included in the Holy Trinity "Renaissance along with Leonardo and Michelangelo. Rafael is considered one of the greatest artists of all time - a living embodiment of purity, good taste and sophistication.
During his short life, Rafael (1483-1520) managed to achieve a lot. He had a huge workshop and was a favorite artist and architect at the papal court in Rome. He was engaged in architecture and archeology, while managing to fulfill and observe the implementation of large and very prestigious picturesque orders. For centuries, the style of Raphael"s painting was considered the pinnacle of artistic creativity. Rafael was loved and revered during life and in the same way treat him after death. For almost 500 years, he has been admired by his work and have not ceased to imitate him.
Book "Rafael. Life and creativity in 500 paintings" tells of the creative fate of the great painter