Raphael Sanzio (1483- 1520) has always been regarded as the most perfect embodiment of the spirit of classical art, and Angel called him the god of painting. Raphael is the master who is best at shaping the image of the Virgin Mary in the history of western art. His series of statues of the Virgin Mary harmoniously unify the perceptual beauty and spiritual beauty, thus conveying the beautiful wishes and eternal feelings of mankind. Approachability and affability are the greatest characteristics of Raphael's works. In his works, profound knowledge and meticulous scrutiny are all dissolved in the relaxed artistic world composed of smooth lines, and everything seems to be a natural expression and a natural voice. Pure and beautiful, solemn and natural, bright and clear, harmonious and concise, these most important qualities of classical art have been most vividly reflected in Raphael. So those artists who admire classical fashion regard him as an ideal model, just as Reynolds said: He himself has become a model for all later painters.

His masterpieces include the Madonna of the Sistine Chapel and the Academy of Athens.