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'''Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino''' (1483 – 1520), later known commonly as '''Raphael''', was an [[Italy|Italian]] painter and architect of the High [[Renaissance]]. Along with [[Michelangelo]] and [[Leonardo da Vinci]], he was considered one of the great masters of the time. | '''Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino''' (1483 – 1520), later known commonly as '''Raphael''', was an [[Italy|Italian]] painter and architect of the High [[Renaissance]]. Along with [[Michelangelo]] and [[Leonardo da Vinci]], he was considered one of the great masters of the time. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Renaissance paintings=== | ===Renaissance paintings=== | ||
In the late 15th and early 16th centuries, | In the late 15th and early 16th centuries, Raphael engaged in a prolific period of painting. In December 1500, he, along with {{Wiki|Evangelista da Pian di Meleto}}, received a {{Wiki|Baronci Altarpiece|commission}} to paint an altarpiece dedicated to {{Wiki|Saint Nicholas of Tolentino}}, signaling the commencement of his significant contributions to Renaissance art. Around 1499-1502, he depicted the ''{{Wiki|Resurrection of Christ (Raphael)|Resurrection of Christ}}'', showcasing his early mastery.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Raphael}}</ref> | ||
In 1501, Raphael painted ''{{Wiki|St. Sebastian (Raphael)|St. Sebastian}}'', capturing the saint's martyrdom with artistic finesse. By 1502, he crafted the ''{{Wiki|Mond Crucifixion}}'', revealing his evolving skills in religious subjects. In 1503, he painted the ''{{Wiki|Vision of a Knight (Raphael)|Vision of a Knight}}'', exhibiting a blend of narrative and artistic imagination. Around 1500-1504, Raphael painted the ''{{Wiki|Solly Madonna|Madonna Solly}}'', contributing to his diverse body of work. In 1504, he produced the ''[[Marriage of the Virgin]]'', a pivotal work in his career. In the same period, he painted a {{Wiki|Self-portrait (Raphael)|self-portrait}}, providing a glimpse into the artist's self-perception. Following this, he painted the ''{{Wiki|Portrait of Pietro Bembo (Raphael)|Portrait of Pietro Bembo}}'', showcasing his prowess in portraiture. | |||
Around 1504-1505, Raphael painted ''{{Wiki|St. George (Raphael, Louvre)|St. George}}'', showcasing his skill in portraying heroic subjects. Continuing his religious themes, in 1505, he created ''{{Wiki|St. Michael (Raphael)|St. Michael}}'', emphasizing divine intervention. That same year, he depicted the ''{{Wiki|Young Man with an Apple (Raphael)|Young Man with an Apple}}'', showcasing his ability to infuse symbolism into portraiture. Between 1505 and 1506, Raphael painted the ''{{Wiki|File:Raffaello Sanzio - Christ Blessing (Pax Vobiscum) - WGA18639.jpg|Christ Blessing}}'', capturing a profound religious moment. In the same period, around 1505-1506, he painted the ''{{Wiki|Madonna del Cardellino}}'', a masterpiece featuring the Madonna and Child with a goldfinch.<ref name="Wiki"/> | |||
During the period of time Raphael painted most of his works, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought several of them for his [[Tiber Island headquarters|hideout]] on [[Tiber Island]] | During the period of time Raphael painted most of his works, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought several of them for his [[Tiber Island headquarters|hideout]] on [[Tiber Island]], including but not limited to the {{Wiki|File:Raffaello Angelo 1 (frammento pala Baronci).jpg|two}} {{Wiki|File:Raffaello Angelo 2 (frammento pala Baronci).jpg|fragments}} of the ''{{Wiki|Baronci Altarpiece}}''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
In 2012, Raphael was represented in the Artists [[Mnemonic sets#Artists|mnemonic set]] in ''[[Project Legacy]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> | In 2012, Raphael was represented in the Artists [[Mnemonic sets#Artists|mnemonic set]] in [[Abstergo Industries]]' ''[[Project Legacy]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 15:43, 6 July 2025
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483 – 1520), later known commonly as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. Along with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he was considered one of the great masters of the time.
Biography
Renaissance paintings
In the late 15th and early 16th centuries, Raphael engaged in a prolific period of painting. In December 1500, he, along with Evangelista da Pian di Meleto, received a commission to paint an altarpiece dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, signaling the commencement of his significant contributions to Renaissance art. Around 1499-1502, he depicted the Resurrection of Christ, showcasing his early mastery.[1]
In 1501, Raphael painted St. Sebastian, capturing the saint's martyrdom with artistic finesse. By 1502, he crafted the Mond Crucifixion, revealing his evolving skills in religious subjects. In 1503, he painted the Vision of a Knight, exhibiting a blend of narrative and artistic imagination. Around 1500-1504, Raphael painted the Madonna Solly, contributing to his diverse body of work. In 1504, he produced the Marriage of the Virgin, a pivotal work in his career. In the same period, he painted a self-portrait, providing a glimpse into the artist's self-perception. Following this, he painted the Portrait of Pietro Bembo, showcasing his prowess in portraiture.
Around 1504-1505, Raphael painted St. George, showcasing his skill in portraying heroic subjects. Continuing his religious themes, in 1505, he created St. Michael, emphasizing divine intervention. That same year, he depicted the Young Man with an Apple, showcasing his ability to infuse symbolism into portraiture. Between 1505 and 1506, Raphael painted the Christ Blessing, capturing a profound religious moment. In the same period, around 1505-1506, he painted the Madonna del Cardellino, a masterpiece featuring the Madonna and Child with a goldfinch.[1]
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During the period of time Raphael painted most of his works, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze bought several of them for his hideout on Tiber Island, including but not limited to the two fragments of the Baronci Altarpiece.[2]
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Legacy
In 2012, Raphael was represented in the Artists mnemonic set in Abstergo Industries' Project Legacy.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (painting only)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (mnemonic set only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Raphael on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
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