“The New Raphael”

Nov 6, 2025 - 04:00
“The New Raphael”

On November 4, 1575, Guido Reni was born in Bologna, earning the moniker “the new Raphael” for his relentless pursuit of aesthetic perfection. As a leading figure of the Italian Baroque, Reni sought to elevate painting to an ideal of harmony and grace, drawing constant inspiration from Renaissance masters, particularly Raphael († 1520). After an initial apprenticeship in Bologna in the…

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