Raphael: The Drawings

This is one of the most exceptional books in my collection. I adore the reproductions, and when I take it out to peruse I inevitably get lost in the interesting text that accompanies the incredible drawings, which also cause one to stare and admire. It's about 1.5 inches thick, and heavy.Raphael was so far ahead of his time, that even today no one displays such virtuosity. One really cool thing I wouldn't have found out if it were just a picture book, too, is that he used a blank nib to draw lines before he inked them, which blew my mind and allowed me a new approach to my drafting. I would never have thought...

An interesting, if somewhat limited assessment of the work of Raphael as a draftsman.

I am really sorry I do not live in London only for having missed the exhibit. However I am thankful to have received this catalogue for the show. The reproductions are wonderful and the text is very scholarly. Raffaello is one of the greatest draughts men that will ever have lived on this earth. Ask Ingres! My best purchase of 2017 and believe me, I am an Amazon junkie for books and music.

Beautiful book full of illustrations

Gift for an artist - who loved it.

Invaluable as accompaniment to the excellent and important exhibition at the Ashmolean, or on its own for both text and images.

Good price but minor print defect and delivery delayed by months

Very inspiring, beautiful drawings, well worth the money.

Excellent condition very pleased with my purchase

Beautiful gift for my friend