# Raphael — Short Fiction character guide

> Raphael in Short Fiction by Xavier de Maistre.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-a-journey-round-my-room

## Who they are

A named male character, possibly an artist or friend.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/chapters/xxiv)

Cited as an example of a painter whose works will continue to enchant future generations.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/chapters/xxvi)

The narrator examines Raphael's portrait, praising his genius and condemning his mistress for his early death.

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