1450
fresco
panel
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Famous Persons: The Cumean Sibyl is a 1450 fresco by Andrea del Castagno, a Early Renaissance work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting shows a woman wearing a red robe with a gold belt and a white cape over her shoulders. She has long brown hair and a crown on her head. In her right hand, she holds a green book, and with her left hand, she points upwards. The woman stands against a dark background, which contrasts with the lighter colors of her clothing and the frame around her. The frame is decorated with carvings and has a light color. The artist of this painting is Andrea del Castagno.
Andrea del Castagno had a quick, sharp career in 15th-century Florence. He wasn’t the most famous painter of his time, but he stood out for his bold, almost sculptural figures that looked ready to step off the wall. His…
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