Italian architect and painter (1444–1514)

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The school of Athens: a gathering of ancient philosophers. Engraving by G. Mochetti after Raphael.

The school of Athens: a gathering of Greek philosophers disputing with Saint Paul the Apostle. Engraving by G. Ghisi, 1550, after Raphael.

The School of Athens: a key to the figures in the centre of the composition. Engraving by G. Volpato, after Raphael.

The school of Athens: a gathering of ancient philosophers. Engraving by J. & T. Bartlett, 1835, after Raphael.

The school of Athens: a gathering of ancient philosophers. Engraving by G. Volpato after G. Cades after Raphael.

Nicolas Copernicus explaining his planetary system to Alexander VI and artists of the Papal court. Photomechanical reproduction of a wood engraving by [W.G.] after A. Gerson.

An envelope, originally containing dust from the walls of the Casa Santa of Loreto, with a view of the square before the Church and the appearance of the Virgin of Loreto and her house. Etching by U. Jaffei after L. Vanvitelli.

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Donato Bramante

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An envelope, originally containing dust from the walls of the Casa Santa of Loreto, with a view of the square before the Church and the appearance of the Virgin of Loreto and her house. Etching by U. Jaffei after L. Vanvitelli.

Donato Bramante

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Images featuring Donato Bramante

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An envelope, originally containing dust from the walls of the Casa Santa of Loreto, with a view of the square before the Church and the appearance of the Virgin of Loreto and her house. Etching by U. Jaffei after L. Vanvitelli.

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