The Persian Sibyl, from "Prophets and Sibyls in the Sistine Chapel" 1570 - 1575
giorgioghisi
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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mechanical pen drawing
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prophet
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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madonna
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personal sketchbook
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child
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pen-ink sketch
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portrait drawing
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pencil art
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male-nude
"The Persian Sibyl" is an engraving from the "Prophets and Sibyls in the Sistine Chapel" series by Giorgio Ghisi, completed between 1570 and 1575. Ghisi meticulously copied Michelangelo's famous frescoes from the Sistine Chapel, depicting the Sibyl of Persia, a prophetess who foretold the coming of Christ. The engraving captures the dramatic pose and intricate detail of the original fresco, showcasing Ghisi's skill as a printmaker. This specific print is from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, measuring 22 5/8 x 17 1/16 inches.
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