Raphael: The Stanza Della Segnatura

by James H. Beck

Recognising the precocious talent of Raphael, then aged twenty-six. Pope Julius II commissioned him to paint scenes based on the four branches of Theology, Poetry, Jurisprudence and Philosophy. He created monumental works that attempted to unite the worlds of science, philosophy and art.

Genres: Art

95 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1993

Reviews

[Illiterate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raphael celebrates literature and learning. Great art. Straightforward text.

[Irina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful account of Stanza della Segnatura's iconography and brief history. Also brings a small comparison between Raphael and Michelangelo.
Contains lots of pictures (details of the frescoes) in colour!