Raffael

The book "Raffael" by H. Knackfuss provides a detailed account of the life and works of the renowned Italian Renaissance artist Raffael Sanzio. Delving into Raffael's early years in Urbino, training under Pietro Vannucci, and encounters with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo in Florence, the author explores Raffael's artistic development, from Perugia to Florence. Highlighting key works like the "Krönung Marias" and interactions with artists like Fra Bartolommeo, the book showcases Raffael's mastery of composition and form. It also discusses his commissions for figures like Duke Guidobaldo of Urbino and his artistic process, offering insights into one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance.