some rich guy
1515
Because the Farnese family commissioned him to.
Raphael painted the Madonna of the Meadows for the Rucellai family in Florence, Italy. It was commissioned by Giovanni Rucellai as a private devotional piece for his family chapel.
Yes. People commissioned portraits from him.
It was not a matter of liking. As a painter you painted what people commissioned from you.
When Raphael Sanzio died in 1520, he left unfinished the painting titled "The Transfiguration." This work is significant as it depicts the biblical event of the transfiguration of Christ and is considered one of his masterpieces. The painting combines elements of both the divine and human realms, showcasing Raphael's mastery of composition and color. Its incomplete state has led to much speculation about how he might have further developed the piece.
Many people paid him to paint their portraits, some works were commissioned by churches. But the very large fresco works in the Vatican were commissioned by Pope Julius II, as was the Sistine Madonna.
It was painted by Raphael in the Vatican.
Titian was the painter of "Bacchus and Ariane". However, Raphael was originally commissioned for the painting.
Titian was the painter of "Bacchus and Ariane". However, Raphael was originally commissioned for the painting.
Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo.
Raphael died on his 37th birthday. His funeral mass was celebrated at the Vatican, his Transfiguration was placed at the head of the bier, and his body was buried in the Pantheon in Rome.