Which famous artist did Pope Leo X commission to paint his portrait?
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Titian
Answer
Pope Leo X commissioned the famous Italian Renaissance artist Raphael to paint his portrait. Raphael's painting, known as "Portrait of Leo X with Two Cardinals," is considered one of his masterpieces and is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
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