The Cumaean Sibyl 1516

This 16th-century engraving by Agostino Veneziano depicts the Cumaean Sibyl, a prophetess from ancient Greece, holding a book and gazing towards a radiant sun. The artwork is a visual representation of the Sibyl's prophetic powers, emphasizing her connection to divine knowledge. The detailed landscape, with its winding paths and a small village in the distance, suggests the Sibyl's role as a conduit between the earthly and the celestial. This engraving, a prime example of High Renaissance art, is a valuable visual interpretation of a significant figure in classical mythology.