This book celebrates the extraordinary talent of Raphael, 500 years after his death. This is the story of an unequalled master whose figure has suprassed that of other leading figures of the Renaissance. His talent grew with astonishing rapidity, starting with the years of training at the workshop of his father Giovanni Santi: in 1500, at only 17 years old, he was already defined 'magister'. The deep knowledge and the profound passion of the author make reading the book exciting and unforgettable.