The Transfiguration (detail)

"The Transfiguration (detail)" is the final masterpiece by the Italian High renaissance artist Raphael, commissioned by Cardinal Giulio de Medici, later Pope Clement VII, as an altarpiece for Narbonne Cathedral. This religious painting uniquely merges the Transfiguration of Jesus with the subsequent Gospel scenes in its lower section, showcasing Raphael’s artistic development and mastery. Created using Oil on a Panel, it symbolizes the pinnacle of his career. Today, it resides in the Vatican City, exemplifying the artistic grandeur of the High renaissance.