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Sibyl with a Book and Winged Putto to the Left

Bartolomeo Coriolano, after Guido Reni

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure seated in a contemplative pose. The person is looking at a large open book in front of them, with a closed book on the floor nearby. A small winged figure, potentially an angel, is also present, leaning over the open book. The background features draped fabric and a structural element, possibly a column.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-17th century
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut, printed from two blocks in black and green, on laid paper
Dimensions
4740 × 6754 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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