Художник: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino)
Дата: 1519
Размер: 405 x 278 cm
Музей: Pinacoteca Vaticana (Roma, Italy)
Техника: Oil On Panel
Discover the beauty and significance of Raphael's The Transfiguration, a masterpiece of Italian High Renaissance art. This iconic painting, completed around 1520, is housed in the Pinacoteca Vaticana of the Vatican Museum in Vatican City.
A Masterful Composition
The Transfiguration features a striking composition divided into two distinct parts. The upper portion depicts the Transfiguration of Christ, surrounded by Moses and Elijah, while the lower part illustrates the healing of a possessed boy. This innovative design showcases Raphael's mastery of storytelling through visual art.
Commissioned for Narbonne
Cardinal Giulio de Medici commissioned The Transfiguration in 1517 for the French Cathedral of Narbonne. Although Raphael's poor health prevented him from completing it, his pupil, Giulio Romano, finished the painting after Raphael's death.
A Lasting Legacy
The Transfiguration has had a profound impact on art history. Its fame is based not only on its originality and beauty but also on its reproduction, which allowed countless individuals to admire Raphael's genius.
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