Ceiling Of The Sistine Chapel. Sybils Erithraea 1509

"The Erythraean Sibyl" is one of the five female prophets depicted in Michelangelo's ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted between 1508 and 1512. This fresco, completed in 1509, showcases the Sibyl in a dynamic pose, her body twisted as she reaches for a book, her gaze focused intently on the pages. The dramatic composition, expressive figure, and masterful use of light and shadow are characteristic of Michelangelo's High Renaissance style. "The Erythraean Sibyl" is a powerful and evocative image, representing the prophetic nature of the ancient world.