{"product_id":"busto-di-raffaello","title":"Raphael - Marble bust 18 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis marble bust represents\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align : inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eRaphael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical -align: inherit;\"\u003e, one of the most famous masters of the \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Renaissance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The work is a tribute to the Italian painter and architect who, among many works, created \u0026quot;\u003cem\u003eThe School of Athens\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026quot; and \u0026quot;\u003cem\u003eThe Sistine Madonna\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026quot;.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture, made of recomposed Carrara marble, offers a faithful and respectful representation of the artist and, inspired by classical portraits, reflects his mastery and lasting influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bust, in fact, represents not only the artist, but also the \u003cstrong\u003eRenaissance ideal of beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e and perfection. During the Renaissance, the creation of busts of illustrious people was a common practice to celebrate the great masters and to decorate noble homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 x 9,5 x 7 cm (7,09 x 3,74 x 2,75\u0026nbsp; inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.700 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaffaello Sanzio, born in 1483 in Urbino, was one of the protagonists of the Renaissance, the golden period of Italian art. He worked for several \u003cstrong\u003eItalian courts\u003c\/strong\u003e and left an indelible mark on the history of art, especially during his period in Rome under the papacy of Julius II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting aspect of Raphael is his ability to harmoniously combine the influences of his predecessors, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, creating a unique and recognizable style. His works are celebrated for the \u003cstrong\u003eperfect balance between composition, color and proportion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep the bust of Raphael in perfect condition, it is advisable to clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the marble surface. If necessary, use a delicate detergent specific for marble, followed by rinsing with water and carefully drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32080710598759,"sku":"ISACRAFFAELLO","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/products\/Raffaello-Marble-Head-Frontview-Museumshop.jpg?v=1629929780","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-de\/products\/busto-di-raffaello","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}