Sibille van Cumae before 1608

"Sibylle van Cumae" is an etching by Christoffel van Sichem I, a Dutch artist who lived from 1546 to 1624. The print depicts Sibyl of Cumae, a legendary prophetess from ancient Greece, standing in a landscape. The Sibyl is wearing a long robe and a headscarf and is depicted in a three-quarter view, facing to the right of the composition. The print is part of a series of works about the Sibyls, figures of ancient mythology who were said to have the power of prophecy. This print is a fine example of the use of etching in portraiture, as Van Sichem I utilizes shading and lines to render the figure's form.