Raphael, Vol. 2 of 2: His Life and Works; With Particular Reference to Recently Discovered Records, and an Exhaustive Study of Extant Drawings and Pictures (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. A. Crowe

9780484845502: Raphael, Vol. 2 of 2: His Life and Works; With Particular Reference to Recently Discovered Records, and an Exhaustive Study of Extant Drawings and Pictures (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484845500 ISBN 13: 9780484845502

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Inside Raphael's world: a rigorous, readable atlas of his life and works, drawn from new records and surviving drawings.

This second volume delivers a thorough, well‑documented study of Raphael’s life in Rome and at the Vatican, with careful attention to newly discovered records and extant drawings. It blends biographical detail, critical analysis, and visual study to illuminate how Raphael shaped major frescoes, portraits, and decorative programs in a changing artistic landscape.

From the early Italian training to his late projects, the volume traces the collaboration with assistants, the influence of his peers, and the practical challenges of large commissions. The work also reconstructs lost works and situates Raphael within the broader circles of patrons, artists, and architects of the era, offering a clear picture of his methods and ambitions.

Detailed examination of major projects, including frescoes and architectural plans
Close study of surviving drawings, portraits, and studio practice
Context on patrons, colleagues, and the Roman art scene of the time
Discussion of stylistic development and influences, with careful sourcing

Ideal for students, collectors, and serious readers of art history who want a grounded, documentary portrait of Raphael’s life and the studio world that surrounded him.

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