The Renaissance painter best known for his Madonnas and frescoes was Raphael. He was a leading figure of the Italian High Renaissance classicism and is especially renowned for his numerous Madonna paintings, including the famous "Sistine Madonna." Raphael also created large fresco compositions in the Vatican Palace in Rome, such as "The School of Athens," which is considered one of the masterpieces of the High Renaissance. His Madonnas are noted for their serene sweetness, emotional maturity, and technical sophistication, exemplified by works like the "Alba Madonna," "Madonna di Foligno," and "Madonna of Francis I." Raphael's frescoes and Madonnas together highlight his skill in balanced composition, rich color, and innovative presentation