Raphael's Madonnas
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1h 7m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Of all of Raphael’s works, his “Madonna and Child” paintings best embody what Vasari described as his dolce stile (“sweet style”) – that sentimental quality that makes Raphael paintings so appealing. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore the tenderness and intimacy that permeate his prolific production of Madonna and Child paintings, which are without equal in the history of art.
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