The book of the modern Hungarian writer Laszlo Pashut is a romanticized story about Raphael, presented against a wide historical background. Thanks to his excellent knowledge of material - history and culture - the author managed to unfold a grandiose picture of the life of Renaissance Europe and especially powerful Rome, where the most famous writers, scientists, musicians, artists are concentrated at the papal court. Despite the abundance of characters and events in the narrative, a bright, unforgettable image of the greatest Renaissance artist - Raphael, his life, the history of his creations, the high importance of his art will arise before the reader. The book contains about 80 color and tone illustrations.