Portion of the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel with the Libyan Sibyl, Prophet Daniel, Jesse, David, and Solomon, from Sibyls and Prophets from the Sistine Chapel Vaults 1577

This 1577 engraving by Cherubino Alberti, titled "Portion of the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel with the Libyan Sibyl, Prophet Daniel, Jesse, David, and Solomon", captures a section of Michelangelo's famed Sistine Chapel ceiling. The print displays the architectural details of the Chapel with the figures of the Libyan Sibyl and the prophet Daniel, along with the figures of Jesse, David, and Solomon. The figures are positioned on the arches and within the architectural details of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The detail in the engraving illustrates the intricate craftsmanship of Michelangelo's painting. This print would have been circulated amongst art enthusiasts in the 16th century as a way to study and appreciate the artistry of the Renaissance.