CHAPTER XXIX

1508. He is called to Rome by Julius II. 235

" And employed to paint in the Stanze 236

1508-1513. His plan for the frescoes there detailed and examined 236

1513. Feb. 21. Death of Julius II. 239

1513-1520. Raffaele's powers overtaxed 240

" " He gradually falls into "the new manner" 241

" " The charge against him of a vicious life unfounded 241

" " Question how far he imitated others 242

" " Especially Michael Angelo 243

" " No parallel between them 244

" " His diminished intercourse with Urbino 246

1520. Apr. 6. His sudden death and funeral 247

" His intended marriage and cardinal's hat 249

" His varied gifts 250

" Testimonies to his merits 250

" His sense of beauty 251

" Purity of his taste 252