Raphael was born in the small but artistically significant central Italian city of Urbino in the Marche region.
In his 37 years of life he was enormously productive
How fortunate…
for us! 😉
The School of Athens • fresco • c. 1509 and 1511The Holy Family with a Lamb • oil on panel • 1507The Triumph of Galatea • Fresco • 1511–1513St. George and the Dragon • Oil on panel • c. 1506Woman with a veil [La Donna Velata] • Oil on canvas • 1516 Study for the Three Graces • Red chalk over stylus • circa 1518St. Michael slaying the devil (Le Grand Saint Michel) • Oil on canvas transferred from panel • 1518The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple • Fresco • 1511–1512The Transfiguration • His last painting • 1518-1520 unfinished
and from a composer born about the same time as Raphael,
we listen to:
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O dolce vita mia
Adrian Willaert [c. 1490 – 1562]
The King’s Singers
Nancy Hadden, flute, Erin Headley, viola da gamba, Andrew Lawrence-King, italian harp, Stephen Stubbs, vihuela.
How wonderful! What a talent he had, and yes, he left us much beauty in 37 short years. I had just begun to get my act together in my 30’s.
Thank you, Marina, love this post!
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I didn’t realize that Raphael lived to be only 37. Mozart didn’t quite make it to 36. There are unfortunately many other creative people who never got to be 40 years old.
Sadly that is very true. However, till the 1800s life expectancy was between 30-40! One just wonders what all these masters would have created if they lived longer!
Rapturous rendition of Raphael! Thank you for highlighting even maybe some of what we have seen and know as looking again and again is never enough to appreciate and understand this artist’s heavenly gift. A master of movement and depth – “The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple” – now I must look up Heliodorus to find out why he was flung out so unceremoniously. The musical accompaniment was an added bonus – thank you
I was only trying to give a glimpse of his talent. Most of his paintings are very well known but it is true that each time one looks, discovers something new! On music, it’s amazing how even the ‘lesser’ musicians of the time, like Willaert [I mean he’s not Orlande de Lassus or Josquin des Prez] produced such divine music. Music, the beauty of which I doubt humanity will ever produce again.
Happy Birthday Raphael! You continue to inspire centuries after your passing. Thank you Marina for this wonderful collection of art. Your curator talents are so very much appreciated.
Aww… I wouldn’t dare compare to your curator talents, my dearest Rebecca! Just wanted to share a glimpse of this extraordinary master painter, work! Indeed he continues to inspire! xoxoxo
From the 1500s till around the late 1700s, life expectancy was between 30 and 40 years of age, so I guess 37 wasn’t considered very young… amazing isn’t it?! I’m glad 37 is considered very young nowadays! 😉 Still in those few [to us] years, look at how much work he produced!!!! xoxoxo
How wonderful! What a talent he had, and yes, he left us much beauty in 37 short years. I had just begun to get my act together in my 30’s.
Thank you, Marina, love this post!
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Different times… 30s was very old bsck then! 😉
I knew you’d enjoy this!
Much much love and hugs!
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Beautiful artwork, just gorgeous!
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Sometimes i really wonder what more could be said with such masters preceding us … 😉🥰🥰🥰🥰
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I didn’t realize that Raphael lived to be only 37. Mozart didn’t quite make it to 36. There are unfortunately many other creative people who never got to be 40 years old.
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Sadly that is very true. However, till the 1800s life expectancy was between 30-40! One just wonders what all these masters would have created if they lived longer!
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Rapturous rendition of Raphael! Thank you for highlighting even maybe some of what we have seen and know as looking again and again is never enough to appreciate and understand this artist’s heavenly gift. A master of movement and depth – “The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple” – now I must look up Heliodorus to find out why he was flung out so unceremoniously. The musical accompaniment was an added bonus – thank you
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I was only trying to give a glimpse of his talent. Most of his paintings are very well known but it is true that each time one looks, discovers something new! On music, it’s amazing how even the ‘lesser’ musicians of the time, like Willaert [I mean he’s not Orlande de Lassus or Josquin des Prez] produced such divine music. Music, the beauty of which I doubt humanity will ever produce again.
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Your glimpses were so uplifting!
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Wonderful Raphael! Thank you for this delightful post Marina 😊💕
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A great way of putting it… “Wonderful Raphael!” Hope you’re all staying safe, my friend! 🙂
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Yes – all well here. Thank you, my dear Marina 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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The “Father (Master) of Perspective” (Depth of Field) of the Painting World, in my humble opinion.
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He is, you’re right! 🙂 🙂
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Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
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Thank you, Eliza, for the reblog! 🙂
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Happy Birthday Raphael! You continue to inspire centuries after your passing. Thank you Marina for this wonderful collection of art. Your curator talents are so very much appreciated.
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Aww… I wouldn’t dare compare to your curator talents, my dearest Rebecca! Just wanted to share a glimpse of this extraordinary master painter, work! Indeed he continues to inspire! xoxoxo
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So wonderful, Marina. What a talented young artist. Gone too soon. 😢
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From the 1500s till around the late 1700s, life expectancy was between 30 and 40 years of age, so I guess 37 wasn’t considered very young… amazing isn’t it?! I’m glad 37 is considered very young nowadays! 😉 Still in those few [to us] years, look at how much work he produced!!!! xoxoxo
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Yes, very impressive indeed. 🙂
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Wonderful art! Thank you for sharing 🌸 🌸 🌸
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Thank you, for your kind comment. Wonderful indeed. 🙂
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