He was inspired by two of the greatest artists in the history of the world: [[Michelangelo]] and [[Leonardo da Vinci]].
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He was inspired by two of the greatest artists in the history of the world: [[Michelangelo]] and [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. Both of whom were in Florence during the time that Raphael was working in the studio of Perugino. Soon ''he began to adopt Michelangelo's vigorous energy and Leonardo's sfumato and spiritualism.'' <ref>
Raphael lived an active life. The numerous architectural and painting commissions he received caused him to overwork. He died at the age of thirty-seven.