Raphael’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Study of a Tree
Raphael Lamar West American, active in London, 1769-1850

Brigand Lying Under a Tree
Raphael Lamar West American, 1766-1850

Fan
Painted by Benjamin West (American, 1728–1836) England

Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter
Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Still Life—Strawberries, Nuts, &c.
Raphaelle Peale (American, 1774–1825)

The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
Benjamin West (American, active England, 1738-1820)

The Death of Procris
Benjamin West (American, active England, 1738–1820)

Guard Drawing His Sword
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Head of Comity
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Psyche Presenting the Phial of Water to Venus
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross
Benjamin West (American, active England, 1738-1820)

Joanna of Aragon
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Conversion of Saint Paul
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Last Supper
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael, and workshop Italian, 1483-1520

Woman Carrying Water Jar
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Alcibiades and Two Philosophers
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Group of Youths
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Caryatid with Yoke and Scroll
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael, and his workshop Italian, 1483-1520

Seated Youth
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Man and Woman Crowned with Laurel
after Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520