Disputa

Artist: Raphael
Location: Apostolic Palace, Vatican
Medium: Fresco
Date: 1509-1510

Biblical Context

Holy Trinity - The theological doctrine of one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Also known as the "Disputation of the Holy Sacrament," this fresco depicts the Church's triumph over heresy. The composition is organized in two zones: the heavenly realm above with Christ, Mary, John the Baptist, and the saints, and the earthly realm below with theologians debating the Eucharist.