Cumean Sibyl

The painting showcases a woman in flowing, draped clothing, serenely gazing at an open book. She is positioned in a contemplative manner, with a leafy background adding depth and texture. The use of warm colors and classical attire suggests a historical or mythological theme.

The painting showcases a woman in flowing, draped clothing, serenely gazing at an open book. She is positioned in a contemplative manner, with a leafy background adding depth and texture. The use of warm colors and classical attire suggests a historical or mythological theme.

Name/Title

Cumean Sibyl

Entry/Object ID

1980.9.1

Description

Set amongst a stormy background is the figure of a female wearing a golden gown looking to her right. In her left hand she holds a book and points to the text with her right hand

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

Vault, People, Objects, Text

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

After Giovanni Francesco Romanelli

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

39-1/2 in

Width

29-1/2 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

47-3/4 in

Width

37-1/4 in