To paint a beautiful woman I would need to see many, but since beautiful women are scarce, I make use of a certain idea that comes to my mind.
Per dipingere una bella donna, dovrei vederne molte, ma poiché vi è carestia di belle donne, io mi servo di certa idea che mi viene nella mente.
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Raphael
Born in Urbino in 1483, Raphael perfected High Renaissance ideals in thirty-seven years. His School of Athens epitomizes classical harmony, fusing Leonardo and Michelangelo into serene beauty.
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