Raphael

Life of Raphael

  • Raphael is Born
    Apr 6, 1483

    Raphael is Born

    Raphael is born on April 6, 1483. His parents were Giovanni and Magia di Battista Ciarla.
  • Raphael's Mother Dies
    Oct 7, 1491

    Raphael's Mother Dies

    Raphael's mother dies of Puerperal fever on October 7, 1491.
  • Aug 1, 1494

    Raphael's Father Dies

    Giovanni Santi dies on August 1, supposedly of malaria. He has time to prepare and sign a will on July 27 that names Raphael, who has recently turned 11, his sole heir.
  • Becomes Apprentice to Perugino
    Jan 1, 1495

    Becomes Apprentice to Perugino

    It was here Raphael learned most of his techniques. Raphael acquired a lot of professional instruction and learned new styles.
  • Raphael is Taught in Florence
    Jan 1, 1505

    Raphael is Taught in Florence

    Raphael is taught in Florence by Michaelangelo and Da Vinci. Raphael learned most of his techniques and styles from these two artists.
  • Raphael is Called to Rome by the Pope
    Jan 1, 1508

    Raphael is Called to Rome by the Pope

    In 1508, the Pope called Raphael to Rome to paint for the town as well as paint for the Pope himself.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1509 to Jan 1, 1511

    Raphael Creates "The School of Athens"

    Raphael creates one of the greatest pieces of artwork in the Renaissance era.
  • Apr 6, 1520

    Raphael Dies

    On April 6, 1520 one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen. Raphael's work and his ways of thinking were extremely influential for many artists that lived after him