Raphael His Life and Works, with Particular Reference to Recently Discovered Records, and an Exhaustive Study of Extant Drawings and Pictures, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. A. Crowe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 042831273X ISBN 13: 9780428312732

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Raphael's rise from Umbrian roots to Florentine influence, traced through drawings, letters, and patrons.

This scholarly study follows the artist’s early training, his Urbino connections, and the hints of a Florentine shift. It examines how patrons, studios, and evolving styles shaped Raphael’s path toward landmark Vatican commissions and renowned works.

• Learn how Urbino and Florence collaborations may have guided major projects and masterful portraits.
• See how period drawings and sketches reveal the transition from Umbrian to Tuscan approaches.
• Discover connections to notable patrons and how correspondence and records illuminate his career.
• Explore discussions of key works and their patronage, including where they may have originated.

Ideal for readers of art history who want a focused view of Raphael's development and the forces that influenced his commissions and style.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 042831273X
• ISBN 13: 9780428312732
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 404