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[Inventory ID: CF35 | Stored: Tote C]
Front: The Transfiguration of Christ by Raphael. Vatican. Rome. The Transfiguration
Back: Continental Art Co., Chicago; Unposted postcard
Back details: Original painting by Sanzio Raphael, the celebrated Italian artist, hangs in the Vatican at Rome. Painted in 1520; size 13 feet 4 inches by 9 feet 3 inches. The last work of Raphael and left unfinished at his death. Painted for the decoration of the Cathedral of Narbonne. Pope Leo X refused to allow its removal but ordered it placed over the High Altar of San Pietro in Montorio. There it remained until Napoleon took it to Paris. It was brought back to Rome in 1816 and set up in its present position in the Vatican. Raphael was a man of fine manners and disposition. Excelled as painter, sculptor, architect and archaeologist. He has been called the 'Prince of Painters' and also the Harmonist of the Renaissance because he sought by a union of all elements to produce perfect harmony. His education was a cultivation of every grace of mind and hand. Born at Urbino in 1483; died in Rome in 1520.
Keywords: The Transfiguration of Christ by Raphael, Vatican, Rome, Topographical, Vintage Multicolor
Expected vintage wear may include corner wear, edge wear, light creasing, album marks, or surface wear.Please review front and back scans for exact condition details.Ships in a rigid stay-flat mailer with sleeve protection. Combined shipping available on eligible multi-card orders.
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