A School of Athens

Raphael’s feelings were undoubtedly mixed as he received his first commission from the powerful patron of the arts Pope Julius II. At 25 years of age, Raffaello Sanzio was known ...

The Eye of the Beholder: Reflecting On the Purpose of Beauty and Art We’ve all heard the phrase ...

“The School of Athens” is one of the most important and fascinating frescos in Western art history. Pope Julius II commissioned ...