This painting is The School of Athens, painted by Raphael during the Renaissance. Just like the architecture of the period, this painting points to a return to the ideas of ancient Rome. The balance of subjects, neat lines, and centered arches resonate with goals of balance and proportion characteristic of Renaissance architecture. Additionally, the well known mathematicians and scientists in this painting represent a growth of knowledge and focus on the sciences, which can be seen in the use of symmetry and linear perspective in Renaissance architecture.