ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
by Raphael 1483-1520
1. In what country was Raphael born? ____________________________________________
2. At what age did he become an orphan? _________________________________________
3. How did Raphael keep up with the demand when so many people wanted him to paint portraits for them?
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4. What is the name of the painting he did for Pope Julius II? _____________________________
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5. What is a "tapestry"? _________________________________________________________
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6. How many figures are shown in the portrait of Pope Leo X? ___________________________
7. What is a "cartoon" when drawn by Raphael? ______________________________________
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8. In "The Miraculous Draught of Fishes" tapestry
how is the composition of the picture
different from the original painting?
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9. What is the story behind "The Miraculous Draught of Fishes"? ___________________________
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10. When did Raphael die? ______________________________________________________