Definition

Proper noun * Raffaello Santi: The birth name of the Italian painter and architect commonly known as Raphael, a central figure of the High Renaissance. He is celebrated for his harmonious compositions, clarity of form, and visual achievement of human grandeur.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Art historians often refer to Raffaello Santi when discussing the artist's early life in Urbino.
  • The works of Raffaello Santi are considered masterpieces of Renaissance art.
  • A major exhibition features drawings attributed to Raffaello Santi.

Advanced Usage

• "The School of Athens" by Raffaello Santi: This phrase specifically identifies one of his most famous frescoes, located in the Vatican.
  • "The School of Athens" by Raffaello Santi is a pinnacle of Renaissance philosophy and art.

Variants and Related Words

• Raphael (Proper noun): The most common name used in English to refer to Raffaello Santi.
  • Raphael was a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
• Raffaello Sanzio (Proper noun): An alternative form of his full name.
  • Some sources list the artist as Raffaello Sanzio.

Synonyms

• Raphael: The anglicized and most frequently used synonym.
• Raffaello: A common shortened form in Italian and other languages.

Noun

1. Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)