Raphael, a product of the Renaissance, presented a different style of art and introduced a new means of expression. His repertoire included works both complex and simplistic. The variety of his art allowed him to attract the attention of royalty and the people. His artistic ability is neither disputed nor debated. Exceptional support and teaching from his father planted a seed of unquenchable desire. Later in life, Raphael saw that seed blossom as opportunities began to wallow at his feet. However, Raphael was not a genius compared to his contemporaries nor did he have a drop of noble blood in his family history. The facts were not in his favor. Nevertheless, Raphaël has always been known for his work ethic and good manners. He was born as Raffaello on April 6, 1483, but to those who do not trace their roots to Italy, he is commonly known as Raphael. His future began with his father, a man who had a vision for his only surviving son. Giovanni saw Raphael's inherent skills and talent at a very young age. Although he himself did not have the chance to see his work bear much fruit, he knew that his son would carry the flickering torch that would one day burst into a magnificent flame of a masterpiece. Little Raphael developed a passion for art and had a great understanding of it. As he grew older, Raphael began to drift away from his father's teachings. Seeing this, Giovanni took his son to Perugia to study under the influence of Pietro Perugino, a famous painter of the early 1500s. Raphael never saw his mother or father again. His parents had died when he was eight years old. Fortunately, Raphael spent the rest of his childhood gaining wisdom from other artists and painters instead of focusing on his past (...... middle of paper ...... close attention to detail. From Moreover, his art is the true representation of the Renaissance, a rebirth Raphael placed emotion in every brushstroke to try to convey the feelings of a painting at that particular time. His life was composed of peace and serenity. and his skill was irrefutable in capturing life continues to attract the eyes of friends and strangers. Works Cited Fraprie, Frank Roy Boston: LC Page & Company, 1923. PrintHall, Marcia's School of. Athens Cambridge. Cambridge Printing Press, 1997. PrintOppѐ, Paul A. Raphael New York: Praeger Publishers, Inc, 1970. PrintTalvacchia, Raphael New York: Phaidon Press Limited, 2007. PrintVasari, Giorgio London: Pallas Athene, 2004. Print.