Delphi Complete Works of Raphael

Celebrated for his clarity of form, ease of composition and the sublime beauty of his ‘Madonnas’, Raphael is the epitome of the High Renaissance genius. In spite of his untimely death, he left behind a large body of work that would have a monumental influence on the course of art in the ensuing centuries. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Raphael’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)


* The complete paintings of Raphael — over 120 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order

* Includes reproductions of rare works

* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information

* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Raphael’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books

* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders

* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the complete paintings

* Easily locate the paintings you want to view

* Includes Raphael's drawings and cartoons - spend hours exploring the artist’s works

* Features three bonus biographies, including Vasari’s original text - discover Raphael's artistic and personal life

* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order


CONTENTS:


The Highlights

RESURRECTION OF CHRIST

ST. SEBASTIAN

THE MOND CRUCIFIXION

THE MARRIAGE OF THE VIRGIN

AN ALLEGORY (VISION OF A KNIGHT)

MADONNA DEL GRANDUCA

MADONNA OF THE GOLDFINCH

MADONNA OF THE MEADOW

PORTRAIT OF AGNOLO DONI

THE CANIGIANI HOLY FAMILY

THE DEPOSITION

SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA

THE SCHOOL OF ATHENS

THE ALBA MADONNA

THE PARNASSUS

PORTRAIT OF POPE JULIUS II

THE TRIUMPH OF GALATEA

SISTINE MADONNA

MADONNA DELLA SEGGIOLA

PORTRAIT OF BALTHASAR CASTIGLIONE

LA DONNA VELATA

THE RAPHAEL CARTOONS

THE TRANSFIGURATION


The Paintings

THE COMPLETE PAINTINGS

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS


The Drawings

LIST OF DRAWINGS


The Biographies

LIFE OF RAFFAELLO DA URBINO by Giorgio Vasari

RAPHAEL SANTI: “THE PERFECT ARTIST, THE PERFECT MAN” by Jennie Ellis Keysor

RAPHAEL by Estelle M. Hurll