This is the 3726th most frequent German word.
rafael
The German word "Rafael" is a proper noun and typically refers to a male given name, equivalent to "Raphael" in English.
In this sentence, 'Rafael' functions as the name of the individual being described, fulfilling the role of the subject in the sentence.
Rafael ist ein begabter Künstler.
Rafael is a talented artist.
Here, 'Rafael' is used as the possessive creator of the drawings, indicating ownership or authorship.
Die Zeichnungen von Rafael sind beeindruckend.
The drawings by Rafael are impressive.
In this instance, 'Rafael' is treated as the direct object of the verb 'gesehen', representing the person being referred to in the question.