No Raphael was not a Spanish explorer. He was a famous architect and painter of the Renaissance [1483 - 1520] and his full name is Raphael Sanzio
You are probably thinking of Raphael (1483-1520). Or Giovanni Bellini (c 1430-1516).
Raphael was for some time employed as the architect of St Peter's in the Vatican, which was later continued by Michelangelo. Raphael was also in charge of the antique monuments in Rome.
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he was able to bring out each sitter's personality
Saint Raphael
Yes, it was.
Raphael has written: 'Raphael's witch!!!'
Raphael Avraham Sternberg
Raphael Richard goes by Raphael Santarelli.
Rafael is a variant of the Hebrew name, Raphael, and it means God has healed.
Sarah Raphael has written: 'Sarah Raphael 1960-2001' 'Sarah Raphael, 1989-1991'
Arabelle Raphael's birth name is Jessica Raphael.
Jerome Raphael's birth name is Joseph Raphael.
Raphael Ravenscroft's birth name is Raphael Revenscroft.
Raphael's paintings are by Raphael, not by Leonardo.
Raphael Cruz's birth name is Raphael L. Cruz.