Because the Farnese family commissioned him to.
This masterpiece by Raphael is a fresco, circa 1512. It is in the Villa Farnesina in Rome.
Yes! La Velata is the portrait of Margherita Luti who was Raphael's mistress.
Because the Grand Duke commissioned him to.
Because he was commissioned to.
painting by Raphael Sanzio, its a apotesis of Galtea sourrounded by nymphs, mermans and cupids.
The Madonna was a wedding gift from Raphael to his friend Lorenzo Nasi.
'The School of Athens', 1509-1511 is a fresco painted by Raphael. It is in Vatican Palace, Rome.
It means lost in love
There is usually one and the same answer to those questions 'Why did XXX become an artist?' Because they felt they had the talent and the urge. It is as simple as that!
Galatea - Raphael - was created in 1512.
I do not think there is a Raphael painting called just 'The Triumph'. In the Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy, however, Raphael painted a mural in 1511 called The Triumph of Galatea. Is that of any interest?
Chigi, a wealthy Banker.
No wife. Polyphemus wanted Galatea, a nymph, but she eluded him.
Think it is Acis and Galatea
Galatea was loved by the river-spirit Acis whom she loved in return. But the Cyclops Polyphemus also loved her and killed Acis in a jealous rage.
painting by Raphael Sanzio, its a apotesis of Galtea sourrounded by nymphs, mermans and cupids.
Maria Teresa Graziosi has written: 'Polifemo e Galatea' -- subject(s): Galatea, sea nymph (Greek deity) in literature, Polyphemus (Greek mythology) in literature
1515
About 100.
In Florence.
Oil paint on canvas.