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Raphael (1483-1520), (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino), after - Study of a Nude - Engraving after Raphael depicting a young man standing with his back to the viewer, gazing at his right hand. Beneath the figure, there is text referencing Raphael Sanzio.Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520) was an Italian painter and architect, considered one of the great masters of the High Renaissance. He is renowned for his harmonious compositions, use of color, and clarity of form, with iconic works such as The School of Athens and The Sistine Madonna. Raphael's work influenced many artists, and he was appointed the chief architect of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. His contributions to art, particularly in portraiture and fresco painting, left a lasting legacy in Western art history.Artist or Maker: Raffaello Sanzio da UrbinoMedium: EngravingDate: 1800s