Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480–1534)

Bolognese engraver, active in Rome. He engraved many works by Raphael Sanzio and his pupils, becoming the first and perhaps the most eminent of reproductive engravers. His works were important in spreading Raphael's style throughout Europe, and in disseminating copies of Albrecht Dürer's work throughout Italy.

He trained and worked in Bologna as a goldsmith and engraver under Francesco Francia. He moved to Rome in 1510 where he worked for Raphael. He remained in Rome until it was sacked in 1527. As well as copies of Raphael's works, his engravings include copies of Giulio Romano's art, of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and of classical statues.