Oil Painting Replica The Transfiguration, 1519 by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino) (1483-1520, Italy) | WahooArt.com

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"The Transfiguration"

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino) (i) - Oil On Panel (i) - 405 x 278 cm - 1519 - (Pinacoteca Vaticana (Roma, Italy)) (i)

Discover the beauty and significance of Raphael's The Transfiguration, a masterpiece of Italian High Renaissance art. This iconic painting, completed around 1520, is housed in the Pinacoteca Vaticana of the Vatican Museum in Vatican City.

A Masterful Composition

The Transfiguration features a striking composition divided into two distinct parts. The upper portion depicts the Transfiguration of Christ, surrounded by Moses and Elijah, while the lower part illustrates the healing of a possessed boy. This innovative design showcases Raphael's mastery of storytelling through visual art.

Commissioned for Narbonne

Cardinal Giulio de Medici commissioned The Transfiguration in 1517 for the French Cathedral of Narbonne. Although Raphael's poor health prevented him from completing it, his pupil, Giulio Romano, finished the painting after Raphael's death.

A Lasting Legacy

The Transfiguration has had a profound impact on art history. Its fame is based not only on its originality and beauty but also on its reproduction, which allowed countless individuals to admire Raphael's genius.

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