Rafig Mahmud oghlu Mehdiyev (Azerbaijani: Rafiq Mahmud oğlu Mehdiyev, June 10, 1933–November 28, 2009) was an Azerbaijani painter and professor.

He was awarded the title of the People's Artist of Azerbaijan, and served as a professor and chairman of the graphics section of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan.

Rafig Mehdiyev was born on June 10, 1933, in Shahbuz District of Nakhchivan ASSR.

He graduated from Azim Azimzade art college (1948–1953), and graphic faculty of Surikov Moscow State Art Institute (1953–1958).

Mehdiyev was elected several times as a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR.