The School of Athens — Raphael

The School of Athens

High Renaissance · Philosophy

A monumental celebration of philosophy, reason, and classical thought.

Raphael's The School of Athens brings together some of antiquity's greatest philosophers within an extraordinary architectural setting. Created for the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican Palace, the fresco is widely regarded as one of the defining achievements of the High Renaissance.

This museum-quality framed art print presents the work on premium, uncoated fine-art paper with a natural off-white tone, housed in a refined wooden frame and protected by plexiglass.

Designed to be displayed immediately, it arrives fully framed and ready to hang.

Details

• Museum-quality paper: 250 g/m² premium matte paper with a natural off-white tone.
• Uncoated finish: A refined, non-gloss surface designed to preserve the character of the artwork.
• Paper composition: Acid-free paper designed to reduce yellowing over time.
• Low or no OBA: Optical brightening agents are kept low or absent to support consistent color under different lighting conditions.
• Wooden frame: Made from responsibly sourced oak or ash, depending on the frame finish.
• Frame finishes: Natural wood, black, or white.
• Frame profile: 20 mm thick × 20 mm wide.
• Protection: Plexiglass protects the artwork while maintaining a clean presentation.
• Ready to hang: Includes hanging hardware and arrives fully assembled.
• FSC-certified materials: Paper and frame use FSC-certified materials where applicable.
• Made to order: Printed and produced on demand, with no minimum order quantity.
• Indoor use: Intended for interior display.
• Packaging: Shipped in protective, purpose-designed packaging.
• Available sizes: Multiple sizes are available; dimensions may vary slightly by region.

The artwork

Artist: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Title: The School of Athens
Date: c. 1509–1511
Period: High Renaissance
Subject: Philosophy
Location: Stanza della Segnatura, Apostolic Palace, Vatican City