Raphael: The Harmonious Master of the High Renaissance Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, universally known as Raphael, remains one of the most beloved and profoundly influential figures in Western art history. Born in 1483 in the culturally rich city of Urbino, Italy, his life was tragically short – just thirty-seven years – yet within that brief span, he produced a body of work that redefined artistic ideals and continues to captivate audiences centuries later. Raphael’s genius lay not merely in technical skill, but in an extraordinary ability to synthesize the best elements of preceding master…