The Tiburtine Sibyl 1785 - 1795

"The Tiburtine Sibyl" is an etching by Girolamo Carattoni, created between 1785 and 1795. The artwork depicts a woman, likely representing the Sibyl of Tibur, a prophetic figure from Roman mythology, as she writes on a scroll with a quill pen. This piece, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the technical skill of etching, which creates intricate lines and details in the image. Carattoni, a prolific artist, used this etching to capture the essence of the mythical Sibyl, a figure renowned for her prophetic powers and connection to the divine.