Meeting of Augustus and the Sibyl 1485

Domenico Ghirlandaio's "Meeting of Augustus and the Sibyl" (1485) is a fresco depicting a biblical scene. In this work, the Roman Emperor Augustus is shown meeting the Cumaean Sibyl, one of the most famous prophetic figures in ancient Roman history. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of a vast, hilly landscape, with a city in the distance. The meeting is depicted as a moment of great significance, with the Sibyl pointing to the heavens, seemingly revealing prophecies about the future to the emperor. The fresco is a fine example of Ghirlandaio's mastery of Early Renaissance style, blending realistic figures with a sense of classical grandeur. It was created for the Chapel of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.