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Raphael

Renaissance Masters

Renaissance Masters: Raphael traces the rise of the Renaissance’s most graceful and beloved painter. From his early life in Urbino to his artistic breakthroughs in Florence, this season explores how Raphael absorbed the lessons of his time and transformed them into a uniquely harmonious style. We follow his journey to Rome, where he dazzled the papal court with his frescoes in the Vatican Stanze—works that blended classical ideals with human emotion. Along the way, we uncover the friendships, influences, and quiet determination that made Raphael the “Prince of Painters.”

Season 1

  1. A Painter’s Son

    EPISODE 1

    A Painter’s Son

    Born in Urbino to a court painter, Raphael was immersed in art from an early age. This episode traces his childhood, the loss of his parents, and how these early experiences—combined with training under master Perugino—laid the foundation for his distinctive sense of grace, balance, and composition.

    17 min
  2. Learning from the Masters

    EPISODE 2 • PREMIUM ONLY

    Learning from the Masters

    Arriving in Florence during a golden age of innovation, Raphael eagerly studied the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. We explore how these influences sharpened his technique, pushed him toward new ideals of beauty, and prepared him for the monumental opportunities ahead.

    15 min
  3. The Vatican Rooms

    EPISODE 3 • PREMIUM ONLY

    The Vatican Rooms

    Raphael’s commission to decorate the Vatican Stanze was a turning point in his career. This episode focuses on the creation of masterpieces like The School of Athens, where philosophy, art, and theology converge, and how these works elevated him to the status of papal favorite.

    15 min
  4. Beauty and Balance

    EPISODE 4 • PREMIUM ONLY

    Beauty and Balance

    In this episode, we dive into Raphael’s unmatched ability to harmonize form and feeling—particularly in his Madonnas, portraits, and religious works. We examine how his pursuit of ideal beauty made him the embodiment of High Renaissance elegance.

    13 min
  5. Painter of Popes

    EPISODE 5 • PREMIUM ONLY

    Painter of Popes

    As Raphael’s fame grew, so did his influence at the papal court. This episode explores his service to Popes Julius II and Leo X, his many commissions across Rome, and how his work became both political and spiritual, cementing his status as the artist of the Vatican.

    13 min
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Renaissance Masters: Raphael traces the rise of the Renaissance’s most graceful and beloved painter. From his early life in Urbino to his artistic breakthroughs in Florence, this season explores how Raphael absorbed the lessons of his time and transformed them into a uniquely harmonious style. We follow his journey to Rome, where he dazzled the papal court with his frescoes in the Vatican Stanze—works that blended classical ideals with human emotion. Along the way, we uncover the friendships, influences, and quiet determination that made Raphael the “Prince of Painters.”

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  • Channel
    Renaissance Masters
  • Creator
    Renaissance Masters
  • Episodes
    5
  • Seasons
    1
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Provider
    Alpha Pup LLC

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