Which painting is among Raphael's famous works?

• A. School of Athens
• B. The Night Watch
• C. The Birth of Venus
• D. The Garden of Earthly Delights

Answer: (A)

The main point here is to recognize a signature Raphael work by its setting, style, and historical place. The School of Athens is a quintessential Raphael piece: a grand fresco in the Vatican that brings together philosophers and scientists in a balanced, orderly composition, using perspective and harmonious figures to express the Renaissance ideal of combining learning with beauty. This work is widely celebrated as one of Raphael’s masterpieces and epitomizes his ability to fuse intellect with visual grace. The other titles come from different artists: The Night Watch is Rembrandt’s famous Dutch Golden Age work; The Birth of Venus is Botticelli; The Garden of Earthly Delights is Bosch. So the Raphael painting here is The School of Athens.