\paperw4260 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 This beautiful figure of an angel was originally part of the \i Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Altarpiece\i0 painted by Raphael for Citt
α di Castello. Executed in 1501, it is the earliest documented work by the artist, but unfortunately suffered serious damage in 1789. Today only a few fragments are left. The grace and courteous manners of the angel still show the influence of the art of
\b \cf4 \ATXht1206 Perugino\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 , who was RaphaelÆs first and most important teacher.\par