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The Legacy Of Raphael: Reflecting On His Iconic Artwork
After Raphael moved to Rome in 1508, Pope Julius II commissioned ‘The Disputation’ as part of a project to paint the walls of the pontiff’s library quarters. Raphael painted the ‘Marriage ...
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From a pug to a Pope: The first paintings of the National Gallery
From the style and decoration of the chair to his beard, this portrait of Pope Julius II is laden with meaning ... Giulio also commissioned an altarpiece from Raphael, which was entitled The ...