Sibyl with Chalice
1565
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1565
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting shows a woman, a sibyl, holding a chalice. She is wearing a robe and a headscarf, and she is looking down. The sibyl is depicted in a serious and contemplative mood. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. You can learn more about the use of chiaroscuro by looking up the technique.
