Cumaean Sibyl

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with a red robe draped over her left shoulder, holding a scroll in her right hand. She wears a gold headpiece and has a white dress underneath the robe. The background is dark, with some leaves visible at the top. The woman's expression is calm, and her gaze is directed to the right. Her right hand holds the scroll, which appears to be unrolled. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. This painting is a work by Domenichino.