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Libyan Sibyl

Baccio Baldini

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated in a regal position, with her body turned slightly to the side. She has delicate facial features, long, wavy hair, and is wearing an ornate crown. She is adorned in richly decorated clothing and is holding an open book in her lap, with one hand resting on its pages. The background is minimal, with some grass-like elements at the base, and Latin text is written around her.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3077 × 4970 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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