Who?

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino was an Italian painter and architect born in 1483 and died in 1520 in Italy. Raphael trained in the workshop of Perugino and was described as a fully trained “master” by 1500. His work was known for its ease of composition, clarity of form and the ability to visually embody the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. He moved in 1508 to Rome to work on the Vatican Palace as an architect at the invitation of the pope. Unfortunately he died at the age of 37, leaving a large body of work unfinished.

What is “The Two Cherubs” about?

Originally a part of the renowned painting 'Sistine Madonna', The Two Cherubs hold a significant place in art history. Sistine Madonna was an oil painting made in 1513-1514 and created for the church of San Sisto, Piacenza. This painting of religious art was a high Renaissance painting and depicts an image appearing to saints in the clouds. This was one of the last paintings completed by Raffaello Sanzio. He, alongside Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, form the traditional trinity of great masters during that period.