The School of Athens - Raphael

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A print of “The School of Athens” by Raphael on your wall

Plato, Aristotle, Socrates and Pythagoras in a single frame - The School of Athens is wall art for a study, a library or a study room that says more about its owner than a diploma on the wall. Raphael built the picture on the perfect perspective of its arches, so a print of The School of Athens gives a room an effect of depth, as if the wall opened onto an ancient hall. The warm beiges of the marble and the blues and reds of the robes play beautifully with walnut wood and bottle green. The wide, horizontal format fits perfectly above a sofa or bookcase, and as wallpaper it creates an illusion of architecture in a boardroom or conference room. Dibond gives it the gravity of a museum panel; 5 mm acrylic glass, saturation and brilliance. You can also order a crop of just the centre with the two philosophers. You enter the dimensions in the artMonte configurator - any size, no fixed templates.

Raphael (1483-1520)

The School of Athens

Scuola di Atene · 1509-1511 · Fresco, 500 x 770 cm (Stanza della Segnatura, Vatican Museums)

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About the artwork

The School of Athens depicts a gathering of the philosophers of antiquity within monumental vaulted architecture, with Plato and Aristotle at the centre of the composition. Raphael painted the fresco between 1509 and 1511 in the Stanza della Segnatura, today part of the Vatican Museums. According to tradition he gave some of the figures the features of contemporary artists, including Leonardo and Michelangelo. The work is regarded as the quintessence of the High Renaissance - of harmony, perspective and faith in human reason.

Artist
Raphael
Original title
Scuola di Atene
Year
1509-1511
Medium
Fresco, 500 x 770 cm (Stanza della Segnatura, Vatican Museums)

“The School of Athens” in an interior

Visualisations on sample walls: a panel print and a full-wall wallpaper. Click to enlarge.

Frequently asked questions about printing “The School of Athens”

Which materials can I order a print of “The School of Athens” on?

Your options: Dibond 3 mm, Clear acrylic glass 5 mm, Foam PVC board 5 mm, Foam PVC board 10 mm, Dispa board 3,8 mm, Smooth wallpaper 350 g/m², Linen wallpaper Premium 270 g/m², Shell wallpaper 290 g/m², Cotton canvas 400 g/m², Framed print black frame, Framed print silver frame, Framed print gold frame. Rigid materials arrive ready to hang; wallpaper comes in 50 cm panels.

What size can “The School of Athens” be printed in?

Any size - you enter the width and height in centimetres (from 20 cm up to 200 × 200 cm on boards, up to 750 × 350 cm as wallpaper). The file measures 3820 × 2964 px, which allows large-format printing with no loss of sharpness.

Can I print just a detail of “The School of Athens”?

Yes. If the proportions of your format differ from the original, you drag the frame on the preview and choose the detail that will go on your wall. The price is recalculated automatically.

How much does a reproduction of “The School of Athens” cost?

From €16.00 - the price depends on the material and the area (price per m² × dimensions, never less than the material's minimum price). You see the exact amount in the configurator once you enter the size.

Is a reproduction of “The School of Athens” legal?

Yes. The work by Raphael (1509-1511) is in the public domain, and the file comes from museum collections released under a CC0 / public domain licence.

Dibond

Rigid material · 3 mm

Dibond

Dibond is the standard in galleries and museums. Two aluminium sheets bonded to a polyethylene core form a panel that is perfectly flat, rigid and surprisingly light - a 100 × 150 cm picture weighs just a few kilograms. The matt white surface takes UV printing with deep blacks and saturated colours and no reflections, so the artwork looks just as good in daylight as it does in the evening.

Dibond is resistant to moisture, UV radiation and temperature changes - it works in the living room, kitchen and bathroom, and even on the terrace. The edges are smoothly milled, so the picture needs no frame; it hangs on hidden standoffs or a rail (fixings are bought separately), so that it “floats” a few millimetres off the wall. It is the choice for those who want an exhibition feel at home.

from €54.00 · €81.00/m² · max. 200 × 200 cm

Clear acrylic glass

Rigid material · 5 mm

Clear acrylic glass

5 mm acrylic glass is the most luxurious material at artMonte. We print the artwork onto the reverse of a crystal-clear acrylic (PMMA) sheet and then back it with a white underprint. You view the image through a five-millimetre sheet - hence the effect of depth, glassy gloss and colours that literally glow. Klimt's gold, Van Gogh's cobalts and Hokusai's blue take on an intensity that no other material can deliver.

Acrylic is lighter and many times more shatter-resistant than glass, and the polished edges catch the light. Acrylic glass looks best in modern and prestigious interiors - in the living room, study or reception. Mounting on chrome or black standoffs emphasises the three-dimensional character of the picture.

from €75.00 · €123.00/m² · max. 200 × 200 cm

Foam PVC board

Rigid material · 5 mm

Foam PVC board

5 mm foam PVC board is a light, rigid and very durable material with a smooth, matt surface. UV printing gives clean, saturated colours with no glare, and the white base of the board brightens the lighter passages of the image. It is the best value for money in our range - especially for large formats, where low weight and easy mounting matter.

PVC does not absorb moisture and does not warp; it can be hung in the kitchen, bathroom or on a covered terrace. The picture is mounted with double-sided tape, hooks or standoffs, which you buy separately. A good choice for a child's bedroom, an office and anywhere you want a large piece of art at a sensible price.

from €41.00 · €56.00/m² · max. 200 × 200 cm

Foam PVC board

Rigid material · 10 mm

Foam PVC board

10 mm PVC board is the “block” version of our prints. A centimetre thick, the white board gives the picture a solid, sculptural character - the artwork stands off the wall like a canvas on a stretcher, but with no frame and no visible fixings. The matt surface and UV printing ensure saturated colours and no reflections.

Despite its thickness the board remains light and rigid, resistant to moisture and sunlight. The edges are smooth and white, which contrasts beautifully with dark paintings. We recommend it for modern interiors, lofts and studies, and anywhere the picture is meant to be a distinct “object” on the wall.

from €53.00 · €80.00/m² · max. 200 × 200 cm

Dispa board

Rigid material · 3,8 mm

Dispa board

Dispa is an eco-friendly board made entirely of FSC-certified paper. An embossed paper core with a honeycomb structure is faced with smooth white paper - hence a board that is exceptionally light yet rigid and stable at 3.8 mm thick. It is fully recyclable and contains no plastics.

The matt paper surface gives reproductions a soft, graphic character close to an original fine art print. Dispa is the choice for interiors where naturalness and environmental responsibility matter: the bedroom, children's room, office or cafe. Indoor use only; mount with tape, hooks or in a frame.

from €35.00 · €47.00/m² · max. 200 × 200 cm

Smooth wallpaper

Wallpaper · 350 g/m²

Smooth wallpaper

Smooth 350 g wallpaper turns an entire wall into a work of art. The thick, smooth 350 g/m² material is pasted in the traditional way, hides minor plaster imperfections and gives deep, matt colour with no sheen. Photographic print quality using non-toxic inks certified for living spaces - safe in the bedroom and children's room too.

We print the wallpaper in 50 cm wide panels, in formats up to 750 × 350 cm, so The Starry Night or Water Lilies can cover the wall behind your bed or an entire living room wall. In the configurator you enter the dimensions of your wall and immediately see which part of the artwork will land on it. It is exceptionally durable and stain-resistant, and after years it can be removed.

from €20.00 · €44.00/m² · max. 750 × 350 cm

Linen wallpaper Premium

Wallpaper · 270 g/m²

Linen wallpaper Premium

Linen wallpaper is our premium wallpaper: a vinyl material on non-woven backing of 270 g/m² with an embossed canvas texture. In the light you can see a delicate weave, so The Starry Night or Water Lilies look on the wall like a painting on canvas, not like a poster. The matt surface gives no reflections and hides minor plaster imperfections.

It is a contract-grade material: flame-retardant in class B-s1,d0 (reaction to fire according to EN 13501-1), breathable in accordance with DIN 53122 and DIN 52615, washable and resistant to soap, detergents, alcohol and ammonia. That is why hotels, restaurants, clinics and offices choose it - and at home it works anywhere you want art to look refined for years. Formats up to 750 × 350 cm; in the configurator you enter the dimensions of your wall and immediately see the crop of the artwork.

from €19.00 · €39.00/m² · max. 750 × 350 cm

Shell wallpaper

Wallpaper · 290 g/m²

Shell wallpaper

Shell wallpaper is a thick vinyl material on non-woven backing of 290 g/m² with a fine-grained surface texture - it resembles delicately sand-textured plaster. The texture scatters the light, so the image is matt from every angle, and minor imperfections and cracks in the wall disappear underneath it without filling.

The material holds a fire certificate in class C-s2,d0, is washable (mild detergent, damp cloth) and is intended for interiors: living room, bedroom, hallway, commercial premises. It is hung like a classic non-woven wallpaper - paste on the wall, dry strips onto the paste. Formats up to 750 × 350 cm; in the configurator you enter the dimensions of your wall and immediately see which part of the artwork will land on it.

from €20.00 · €44.00/m² · max. 750 × 350 cm

Cotton canvas

Stretched canvas · 400 g/m²

Cotton canvas

400 g cotton canvas is the closest you can get to owning a masterpiece in its original form. The heavy, primed artist's canvas with its distinct, noble weave takes the UV print so well that Van Gogh's brushstrokes or Monet's misty patches of colour look as though they were laid down in paint rather than printed. The satin finish does not reflect light and needs no glass.

We machine-stretch the canvas over 2 cm deep pine stretcher bars - evenly, with no creases or slack, with metal staples on the back. The picture is light, ready to hang on a single hook and resistant to UV radiation, so the colours stay true for years. Available in the manufacturer's fixed formats: from 20 × 20 to 200 × 100 cm, in 3:2, 1:1 and 2:1 (panoramic) proportions.

from €16.00 · max. 200 × 100 cm

Manufacturer's formats: 20×20, 30×20, 40×20, 30×30, 45×30, 40×40, 60×30, 60×40, 50×50, 80×40, 60×60, 75×50, 70×70, 100×50, 90×60, 80×80, 120×60, 105×70, 90×90, 120×80, 140×70, 100×100, 135×90, 160×80, 150×100, 180×90, 200×100 cm

Framed print

Framed print · black frame

Framed print

A framed print is the most convenient way to have a masterpiece on your wall the moment you unpack it. We print the artwork directly onto a rigid 3 mm HDF board using UV technology - hence the deep blacks and saturated colours, with none of the creasing and rippling that affects posters over time. The front is protected by a sheet of acrylic glass: light, safe and easy to wipe with a damp cloth.

The black MDF frame with its narrow, modern profile gives the composition structure and suits any interior - from a loft to a classic living room. The set is ready to hang and available in the manufacturer's fixed formats: from 20 × 20 to 100 × 100 cm, in 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 and 2:1 proportions.

from €16.00 · max. 100 × 100 cm

Manufacturer's formats: 20×20, 30×20, 40×20, 30×30, 40×30, 40×40, 60×30, 60×40, 50×50, 80×40, 70×50, 60×60, 70×70, 100×50, 90×60, 80×80, 100×70, 90×90, 100×100 cm

Framed print

Framed print · silver frame

Framed print

A framed print is the most convenient way to have a masterpiece on your wall the moment you unpack it. We print the artwork directly onto a rigid 3 mm HDF board using UV technology - hence the deep blacks and saturated colours, with none of the creasing and rippling that affects posters over time. The front is protected by a sheet of acrylic glass: light, safe and easy to wipe with a damp cloth.

The silver MDF frame with its narrow profile adds a cool, modern sheen - it looks wonderful with landscapes, seascapes and Japanese prints, in bright and Scandinavian interiors. The set is ready to hang and available in the manufacturer's fixed formats: from 20 × 20 to 100 × 100 cm, in 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 and 2:1 proportions.

from €16.00 · max. 100 × 100 cm

Manufacturer's formats: 20×20, 30×20, 40×20, 30×30, 40×30, 40×40, 60×30, 60×40, 50×50, 80×40, 70×50, 60×60, 70×70, 100×50, 90×60, 80×80, 100×70, 90×90, 100×100 cm

Framed print

Framed print · gold frame

Framed print

A framed print is the most convenient way to have a masterpiece on your wall the moment you unpack it. We print the artwork directly onto a rigid 3 mm HDF board using UV technology - hence the deep blacks and saturated colours, with none of the creasing and rippling that affects posters over time. The front is protected by a sheet of acrylic glass: light, safe and easy to wipe with a damp cloth.

The gold MDF frame with its narrow profile gives the print a classic, gallery character - it plays most beautifully with Klimt's gold, Vermeer's light and the warm tones of the old masters. The set is ready to hang and available in the manufacturer's fixed formats: from 20 × 20 to 100 × 100 cm, in 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 and 2:1 proportions.

from €16.00 · max. 100 × 100 cm

Manufacturer's formats: 20×20, 30×20, 40×20, 30×30, 40×30, 40×40, 60×30, 60×40, 50×50, 80×40, 70×50, 60×60, 70×70, 100×50, 90×60, 80×80, 100×70, 90×90, 100×100 cm

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