Europese sibille 1688

This etching, "Europese Sibille," created by Romeyn de Hooghe in 1688, depicts the Sibyl of Europe, one of the ten Sibyls of ancient Roman mythology. She is shown seated in a classical setting, holding a scroll in one hand and a staff in the other. The Sibyl of Europe is a figure of prophecy and wisdom, and her presence in this image suggests themes of knowledge, divination, and the power of the past. This print is part of a larger series of Sibyls by De Hooghe, a Dutch engraver and draughtsman who was known for his detailed and realistic works. The etching is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.