Sibylle (Sibyl)
1800
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1800
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a woman sitting on a rocky ledge, dressed in flowing robes. She holds a pen in one hand and a stack of books in the other, as if writing or reading. Her hair is pulled back under a headband, and she looks thoughtful, with one hand resting on her chest. The name "Sibylle" is signed at the bottom, which likely means she stands for a prophetess or wise woman from history. Next, look up lithography to see how this image was made.