Influenced in the beginning by the Sienese, the Umbrian school of painting remained almost entirely religious.

Before this, Raphael belonged to the Umbrian School, but now his work must be classed, if classed at all, as Florentine.

It is a subtle observation of Rio that the banner, an invention of the Umbrian school, corresponds in painting to the hymn in poetry.

From these two causes, the secluded position of the region and the influence of Saint Francis, arose what is called the Umbrian school of painting.

"You can study Perugino's exquisite 'Annunciation' and other gems of the Umbrian school, and thus blend Art with the relaxation of Nature."