This here image is a drawing I made from a sketch by Raphael Sanzio entitled “Two Naked Figures Crouching under a Shield” which was drawn about 1512 during the Italian Renaissance. My copy was drawn during the Covid Pandemic. The original drawing is in the Royal Collection Trust in London. So if you want to see it, you have to be in the Royal Family or visit Windsor castle between 10am and 5pm (Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays). I had to visit their website to verify the hours. That just goes to show you how well researched my blog posts are. The copy I made is somewhere around here. I just have to remember where I put it. OK now I know where it is. If you want to see mine you can contact me and make an appointment. Mine is like the one by Raphael but not as important nor as finely drawn. It is newer though.
“He was known to speak with a Brooklyn accent.”
Now let’s start some fancy art history learning. Here is some interesting information I found on the internet. Raphael was the second oldest of the brothers, but was often portrayed as the eldest. Raphael is usually shown with a red mask over one eye. Raphael carried a twin sai, the points were very sharp. He used this as his main weapon. Raphael was known for being short-tempered, aggressive, sullen, and extremely rebellious. He was known to speak with a Brooklyn accent. His mask was red so it is possible that the color red represented anger. Raphael was always angry for some unknown reason. He believed he is one of a kind and therefore will always be alone. His nickname was Raph and he is one of the four main characters of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and .. oh no I searched for the wrong Raphael, I’m so very sorry.