Raphael — "I have always striven for perfection, though I know it is unattainable."

I have always striven for perfection, though I know it is unattainable.
Raphael — Raphael Early Modern · Renaissance painter

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Attributed to Raphael, reflecting his dedication to ideal forms.

Date: c. 1510s

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