Italian Renaissance artist Raphael (1483 – 1520) painted works exemplifying his era’s ideals of beauty and harmony. A child prodigy, he exceeded the talents of the leading painter in his hometown of Urbino, Italy when he was 12. Raphael was noted for his brilliant Vatican stanzas, and the Madonnas he portrayed with unprecedented human sentiments. He also masterfully utilized depth, perspective, light and shadow, which made his figures appear warm, serene and lifelike. Pope Julius II’s respect for Raphael was so profound that he had planned to make him Cardinal.
Framed in a solid metal frame and protected with a laminate shield instead of acrylic or glass. The laminate protects the print from fading, dust, fingerprints and moisture. The Lamina™ frame is light and easy to hang, and also provides protection without inhibiting the view of the image itself.