Raphael’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling Paintings

Between 1400 and 1600 in the Italian peninsula, three master painters (Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael) produced Italian Renaissance paintings (Creighton 36). The Renaissance era was marked by significant milestones and cultural transitions. The majority of Renaissance artists’ works were executed as murals or frescos on plaster walls. As a result, these paintings made a major contribution to the masters’ artwork. This paper would address Master Raphael’s most enticing Renaissance artwork.
Of the three Renaissance masters, Raffaello Sanzio was the youngest. In the early 16th century, he worked in Florence where his two older compatriots profoundly influenced him. Consequently, he was able to do great artwork irrespective of his age. Among his various paintings, there were Michelangelo’s paintings which he did on the Sistine Chapel ceiling between 1508 and 1512. The latter was one of the most appealing pieces (Richardson 57). This part of the artwork is made more attractive by clearly notice features. First, harmony and balance characterize this work. Secondly, its movement is dignified and calm. As a result, it provides the eye of the viewer with a point of focus. Thirdly, the picture is self-contained and entirely balanced and self-contained thus satisfying the real definition of beauty. Finally, this great painting differs from the early Renaissance ones regarding self-consciousness and intensity.

Conclusion

To sum up, Renaissance works were the most significant paintings done in Italy from 1400 to 1600. However, this artwork could not be notable without the contribution of the Renaissance painting masters who included Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Nonetheless, Raphael did the most appealing work of painting Sistine Chapel ceiling despite being the youngest among the three painters. The painting was appealing to the viewer’s eyes due to its significant characteristics.

Works Cited

Creighton, Gilbert. Italian Art 1400-1500: Sources and Documents. Prentice-Hall, 1980.

Richardson, Carol. Renaissance Art Reconsidered: An Anthology of Primary Sources. Wiley-Blackwell, 2006.