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The Eritrean Sibyl

Giorgio Ghisi after Michelangelo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a classical architectural and sculptural ceiling design. The image features a central seated figure, flanked by smaller figures and decorative elements. The main figure sits atop a ledge with draped garments detailed to convey movement and weight. Below, two seated figures are positioned under an architectural arch. Above them are smaller nude figures in a muscular style, holding positions in the design. The architectural elements suggest a high level of detail and perspective, typical of Renaissance drawings.

Artwork Details

Date
early 1570s
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3944 × 5137 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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