Sibylle mit einem Engel in Wolken by Guido Reni

Sibylle mit einem Engel in Wolken 

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drawing, paper, chalk

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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amateur sketch

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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baroque

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pencil sketch

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incomplete sketchy

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etching

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paper

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pencil drawing

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ink drawing experimentation

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chalk

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15_18th-century

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14_17th-century

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pencil work

This charcoal drawing by Guido Reni depicts a Sibyl, a prophetess in ancient Roman religion, being guided by an angel. The Sibyl is shown standing in clouds, holding a scroll while the angel, lying on a cloud below her, appears to be pointing at the text. The drawing exemplifies Reni's mastery of line and detail, conveying a sense of grace and spirituality. The Sibyl, an important figure in ancient Roman tradition, was believed to have the power to foretell the future. This drawing, likely a preparatory study for a larger composition, highlights the Renaissance fascination with the divine and the power of prophecy.

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