Raphael

About Raphael

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, 1483–1520) stands as one of the defining masters of the High Renaissance. Alongside Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, he shaped the artistic standards of his era, known for the sublime grace and clarity of his Madonnas, portraits, and complex fresco cycles. His historical importance is cemented by his work for popes and powerful patrons in Rome, earning him the #81 rank in MIT’s Historical Popularity Index for profound and lasting cultural impact.

In the context of modern internet attention, Raphael maintains a relatively balanced profile, exhibiting an Attention Gap of approximately 1x compared to his historical standing. He accrued 747K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. This level of attention is less than his contemporary rival, Salvador Dalí (#110 importance, 1.4M views), though Raphael remains significantly more historically important by the HPI metric. Interestingly, his 2025 momentum shows a slight upward trend, with a +13% gain between Q1 and Q3, suggesting a modest current surge in digital interest despite a small -4.6% year-over-year decline.