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Seated Sibyl

Bartolomeo Guidobono

National Gallery of Art

The artwork depicts a person shown from the head down to the feet with their body turned slightly sideways, facing upward. The individual is seated, with one knee raised and arms clasped together on the knee. Their head is tilted back, gazing upwards. The person has a serene facial expression with faint details in the facial features. They are adorned with a wrap or cloth that partially covers their head like a turban, with fabric draping around their body. The clothing is flowing and voluminous, with visible folds and creases indicating a robe-like garment. There is a spiral decorative element near the foot. The background of the image is plain, with subtle shading that lends depth but does not depict any distinct surroundings or setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1690
Medium
brush and brown, blue, and gray ink over black chalk and graphite, heightened with white on laid paper
Dimensions
7825 × 11477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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