Raphael’s School of Athens: Fresco Painting Process

Watch the fascinating step-by-step process behind one of the Renaissance’s most iconic masterpieces. See how the full-scale cartoon (preparatory drawing) is transferred to the wall, setting the stage for the fresco technique to begin. As pigments are applied to fresh plaster, the image of The School of Athens starts to emerge—layer by layer, figure by figure—revealing the precision, skill, and artistry behind Raphael’s timeless work.