1475
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Libyan Sibyl is a 1475 ink by Baccio Baldini, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a woman sitting on the ground, dressed in a long robe and cloak. She wears a crown of leaves and holds a book in her lap. The woman's face is serene, with her eyes cast downward. A banner above her head features an inscription in Latin. The woman's attire is intricately detailed, with patterns and textures visible on her clothing. The background of the image is a simple, muted tone, which helps to focus attention on the woman. This engraving is characteristic of the Renaissance style, which emphasized classical themes and techniques. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Baldini, Baccio.
Baccio Baldini (c. 1436 – buried 12 December 1487) was an Italian goldsmith and engraver of the Renaissance, active in his native Florence. All that is known of Baldini's life, apart from the date of his burial in…
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