Raphael, Painter in Rome

Resumen del libro

Another Fabulous Art History Thriller by the Bestselling Author of Oil and Marble, Featuring the Master of Renaissance Perfection: Raphael!

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling is one of the most iconic masterpieces of the Renaissance. Here, inRaphael, Painter in Rome,Storey tells of its creationas never before: through the eyes of Michelangelo's fiercest rivalthe young, beautiful, brilliant painter of perfection, Raphael. Orphaned at age eleven, Raphael is determined to keep the deathbed promise he made to his father: become the greatest artist in history.

But to be the best, he must beat the best, the legendary sculptor of theDavid, Michelangelo Buonarroti. When Pope Julius II calls both artists down to Rome, they are pitted against each other: Michelangelo painting the Sistine Ceiling, while Raphael decorates the popes private apartments.As Raphael strives toward perfection in paint, he battles internal demons: his desperate ambition, crippling fear of imperfection, and unshakable loneliness. Along the way, he conspires with cardinals, scrambles through the ruins of ancient Rome, and falls in love with a baker's-daughter-turned-prostitute who becomes his muse.

With its gorgeous writing, rich settings, endearing characters, and riveting plot,Raphael, Painter in Romebrings to vivid life these two Renaissance masters going head to head in the deadly halls of the Vatican.

Biografía del autor

Es una fanática del arte de pies a cabeza. Licenciada en Bellas Artes, se doctoró en Historia del Arte al tiempo que realizaba un máster de Escritura creativa. Parte de sus estudios los hizo en Italia, donde peregrinó allí donde hubiera cualquier exposición sobre Miguel Ángel. Actualmente escribe novelas y obras de teatro, aunque también es productora de televisión y hace intentos por que le salgan todas las posturas de yoga. Vive en Los Ángeles con su marido, actor y guionista de series de comedia. Leonardo y Miguel Ángel es su primera novela.