Persian Sybil
1532
tempera
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1532
tempera
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a woman in a red dress with a white collar and a crown on her head. She is holding a book in her hands. The woman's dress is adorned with gold trim and a fur-trimmed cape. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's features. A white banner with black text is visible at the bottom of the painting. The painting's use of tempera as a medium adds a unique texture to the overall piece. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the artist Ambrosius Benson.
