
The Cumean Sibyl
A richly painted canvas depicting the Cumean Sibyl, the legendary prophetess of ancient myth, rendered in the manner of the Italian Baroque master Domenichino. The figure is portrayed with serene yet contemplative gravitas, draped in sumptuous flowing robes and often accompanied by a book or scroll, symbols of her prophetic wisdom. This work, executed after Domenichino's celebrated composition, reflects the refined elegance and devotional atmosphere characteristic of the Bolognese school of painting.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Masters Online
January 21, 2019
Estimate: $7,000 – $9,000
Lot 1010
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