A Sibyl
1640
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Bartolommeo Coriolano
Bartolommeo Coriolano was an Italian printmaker during the Baroque period, mainly in colour woodcuts.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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A Sibyl is a 1640 by Bartolommeo Coriolano, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a woman sitting in a window seat, holding a long scroll in one hand and a small object like a key or ring in the other. She’s dressed in flowing robes with a loose head covering, looking down at the scroll. The room behind her is simple, with a dark wall and a small table holding a jar. The way light and shadow play across her face and clothes makes her look three-dimensional. This style was a big deal in her time. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and dark like this.
Bartolommeo Coriolano was an Italian printmaker during the Baroque period, mainly in colour woodcuts.
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