Bibliography & Data

Our commitment to historical accuracy. Below you will find the primary sources and data sets used for our Raphael research and reporting.

Primary Document

Vasari, Giorgio. "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects."

The fundamental 16th-century biographical source for Raphael's life and career stages.

Archives

Vatican Museum Digital Records

Accessing high-resolution scans and restoration logs of the Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello).

Research Data Index

Interactive catalog of Raphael's known works, locations, and current status.