At this time, there was a large passion for art and science. This influenced the painting to contain scientists, mathematicians, and philosophers. This painting was made for the Vatican, which Raphael had made a few painting for before. Specifically, this painting was commissioned by Pope Julius II. Some people had a problem with the fact that Raphael painted himself into the painting, but since he’s hard to see many people don’t mind. Raphael was one of the most skilled artists of his time. He used techniques not many people could do, such as foreshortening
At this time, there was a large passion for art and science. This influenced the painting to contain scientists, mathematicians, and philosophers. This painting was made for the Vatican, which Raphael had made a few painting for before. Specifically, this painting was commissioned by Pope Julius II. Some people had a problem with the fact that Raphael painted himself into the painting, but since he’s hard to see many people don’t mind. Raphael was one of the most skilled artists of his time. He used techniques not many people could do, such as foreshortening