Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple (detail) 1512

This detail from Raphael's "Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple" fresco, painted in 1512, depicts the moment when Pope Julius II, a figure of great authority, witnesses the miraculous intervention of God in the expulsion of the corrupt Roman official Heliodorus from the Temple in Jerusalem. The work, found in the Vatican Museums, exemplifies Raphael's High Renaissance style, with its balanced composition, clarity of form, and masterful use of light and shadow. The dramatic narrative and vivid portrayal of human emotion further contribute to the artwork's impact and enduring appeal.