Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de’ Medici and Luigi de’ Rossi c. 1518

Raphael's "Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de’ Medici and Luigi de’ Rossi" (c. 1518), is a Renaissance portrait that captures the power and influence of the papacy. The painting features Pope Leo X, a member of the powerful Medici family, surrounded by two cardinals, his nephew Giulio de’ Medici and Luigi de’ Rossi. The three figures are rendered with remarkable realism, conveying their individual personalities and status. The composition is arranged with a sense of balance and grandeur, highlighting the Pope's authority. The use of rich colors, particularly the vibrant red of the cardinals' robes, creates a sense of opulence and grandeur.