Raphael the Mentor

Raphael had a very large workshop consisting of about 50 assistants and pupils. Of these, only a handful of names are known. Several went on to a mild degree of fame, including Raphael’s two favorites, Gianfrancesco Penni and Giulio Romano. To learn about the careers of these artists and their relationship with Raphael, click the links below.

Gianfrancesco Penni

Giulio Romano