The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple [detail: 1]

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"The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple" is a renowned fresco painted by the Italian High Renaissance master Raphael. This artwork is part of a series of frescoes commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the rooms now known as the Stanze di Raffaello in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. Completed between 1511 and 1512, the fresco is located in the Stanza di Eliodoro, one of the four Raphael Rooms.

The fresco depicts a dramatic scene from the Second Book of Maccabees, where Heliodorus, a minister of King Seleucus IV, is sent to seize the treasures stored in the Temple in Jerusalem. According to the biblical account, Heliodorus is thwarted by a divine apparition: a horseman accompanied by two youths who miraculously intervene to protect the sacred treasures. Raphael captures this moment with dynamic composition and vivid detail, emphasizing the divine retribution meted out to Heliodorus.

Raphael's masterful use of perspective and chiaroscuro enhances the dramatic intensity of the scene. The central figure of Heliodorus is shown being trampled by the horse, while the youths, depicted as angelic figures, add to the sense of divine intervention. The fresco also includes a self-portrait of Raphael, who appears as a bystander in the scene, and a portrait of Pope Julius II, who is shown witnessing the event from a throne, symbolizing the divine approval of his papacy.

The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple is celebrated for its intricate detail, emotional depth, and the innovative use of space and light, which are hallmarks of Raphael's style. The fresco not only serves as a religious and historical narrative but also as a testament to Raphael's artistic genius and his ability to convey complex theological themes through visual art.

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