Raphael Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster 1509 Wall Art Painting

Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster — Raphael's preparatory drawing for the figure of the philosopher Diogenes, who sprawls on the steps of the School of Athens.

Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster by Raphael — Authentic Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Art Print for Modern and Traditional Interiors

The philosopher reclines across the steps reading, his body stretched in a relaxed diagonal, drawn with fluent, confident lines. This Study for Diogenes art print is a fascinating choice for studies, studios and libraries.

Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster — Why This Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Art Print Stands Out

Your Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster is made to order on thick 200 GSM archival matte paper with pigment inks rated for more than a century of colour stability. The smooth, low-glare finish shows every line and tone clearly under any light. Prints are rolled and shipped in a rigid tube so they arrive in perfect condition, and a 300 DPI Digital Download is available if you want it instantly.

Materials and Quality — Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster Print Specifications

• Paper: 200 GSM museum-grade archival matte paper
• Inks: Fade-resistant pigment inks — 100+ year colour stability
• Finish: Smooth low-glare matte
• Digital Download: 300 DPI high-resolution file
• Packaging: Rolled in a rigid protective mailing tube

Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster Size Guide — 8 Options for Every Wall

Choose the Digital Download to print the Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens art print at home or at your local print shop. The 9x11 and 11x14 inch sizes suit desks, shelves, bedside walls and small gallery-wall spots. The 12x18 and 16x20 inch sizes work well in bedrooms, hallways and home offices. For a statement piece above a sofa, bed or dining table, go for 18x24, 20x30 or 24x36 inches. All physical sizes fit standard ready-made frames. Frame not included.

Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster — Ideal Rooms and Interior Styles

The Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens Poster is perfect for studies, home offices, studios, libraries and creative spaces. Its warm paper tones work beautifully in a natural oak or thin black frame with a wide white mount. Group it with other Old Master drawings and vintage sketches for an inspiring, notebook-style gallery wall.

About Raphael and Study for Diogenes in the School of Athens (1509)

Raphael (1483–1520) made this drawing around 1509–1510 for his fresco of the School of Athens in the Vatican, which gathers the great philosophers of antiquity around Plato and Aristotle. In the fresco, Diogenes, famous for living in a barrel and scorning possessions, lies alone on the steps. The sheet measures about 24.5 x 28.4 cm and is held in the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.