Cumaean Sibyl

early 15th century

after Baccio Baldini

Associated Names
Italian 15th Century

Artist

Baccio Baldini

Artist After, Florentine, died 1487

The image shows a full-body depiction of a seated woman positioned slightly to the left, with her head turned to the right. She has delicate facial features, with a serene expression and eyes gazing downward. Her hair is styled elaborately, pulled back with braids and a bun, and adorned with ribbons. The woman is wearing an intricately patterned dress with long sleeves and a square neckline, emphasizing ornate detailing. Draped fabric and decorations swirl around her. She holds an open book with visible text in one hand. The background is plain. Above her, a ribbon banner displays the word "SIBILLA CVMANA" in an elegant script.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.7 × 10.6 cm (6 15/16 × 4 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 29.7 × 20.6 cm (11 11/16 × 8 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1334

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hind 'Engravings', Vol. 1, p.185, no. 7

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1938

  • Hind, Arthur M. Early Italian Engraving; a critical catalogue with complete reproductions of all the prints described. 7 vols. London: Bernard Quaritch Ltd., 1938-1948.

1973

  • Levenson et al. 1973, no.5.

Wikidata ID

Q64953534

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