Question

Which of the following statements about Raphael is/are FALSE?
1) Raphael painted the "School of Athens" on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
2) He was a child prodigy and began painting at the age of 11.
3) He became the court painter at very young age.
4) He was inspired by the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Masaccio.

• A. Both 2 and 4
• B. Only 4
• C. Only 1
• D. Both 1 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only 1

Raphael painted the "School of Athens" on the walls of Stanza della Segnatura. Raphael painted famous scholars in their natural element. At the same time, Michelangelo was decorating the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.