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Sibylla Cumana

Paul Maupin, after Jacques Stella

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a full-body side profile of a seated person holding an open book with both hands. The person has curly hair styled in a bun, delicate facial features, and is wearing a robe with long sleeves and a belt. They also hold a staff with a cross and a banner attached, billowing in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1625
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3357 × 4836 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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