Raphael's "Sistine Madonna" Detail (circa 1513) Postcard

A classic artwork that has passed into the public domain and makes wonderful gifts and other products. Detail from "Sistine Madonna" (cIrca 1513), one of Raphael'a most famous (and most reproduced) works. The full painting depicts the Virgin and Child standing atop clouds surrounded by Saint Sixtus, Saint Barbara, and of course the popular Putti (little angel or cherub like figures) leaning on the bottom of the frame. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483 -1520) also known as Raphael (or Raffaello), was one of the leading Renaissance painters in Italy. Famous for his frescos and other paintings, he was also, along with with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, an architect. All of our products are made with large scale images that have been carefully edited to provide the best resolution, colour and detail possible.