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Jun 21, 2024 · Raphael (born April 6, 1483, Urbino, Duchy of Urbino [Italy]—died April 6, 1520, Rome, Papal States [Italy]) was a master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. Raphael is best known for his Madonnas and for his large figure compositions in the Vatican.
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- Raphael was one of the most talented painters of the Italian Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form and ease of composition and f...
- Raphael is probably most famous for his paintings, including Madonna in the Meadow (1505/06), School of Athens (c. 1508–11), Sistine Madonna (1512/...
- Raphael was born to Giovanni Santi, a painter, and Magia di Battista Ciarla, both of whom died when Raphael was a child. Biographer Giorgio Vasari...
- Raphael’s father, a painter, offered his son his first lessons. Raphael later joined Perugino’s workshop about the 1490s, but scholars debate wheth...
- Raphael died of a fever at the age of 37. Biographer Giorgio Vasari mentions Raphael’s love of women and alleges that the fever was caused by a nig...
Jun 13, 2024 · Rafael Nadal, Spanish tennis player who was one of the game’s leading competitors in the early 21st century, especially noted for his performance on clay. He won a record 14 career French Open championships and was the first player to win 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles.
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Jun 25, 2024 · Spanish legend Rafael Nadal has confirmed why he will not play at Wimbledon in 2024 despite nearing his retirement from professional tennis. The 38-year-old is finally coming to the end of his...
Jun 3, 2024 · View the full player profile and events entered for Rafael Nadal, including news, photos and videos.
Jun 14, 2024 · The image of a tearful Roger Federer, sitting alongside his great rival Rafael Nadal as he contemplated the final moments of his professional career, went viral in 2022.
Jun 12, 2024 · Spaniards Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal will team up to be doubles partners at next month's Olympic Games in Paris. The tennis will be played on clay at Roland Garros - home of the French Open...
Jun 12, 2024 · Spanish tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Carlos Moya delivered inspiring speeches Wednesday at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar graduation. The 92-time tour-level titlist Nadal shared with the 52 graduates a story about an impactful conversation he had with rival and friend Roger Federer.
