Tiburtine Sibyl's prophecy to Emperor Augustus
1493
color
From the collection of Städel Museum
1493
color
From the collection of Städel Museum
This painting depicts a scene with a woman standing in the center, wearing a green dress and white head covering. She is surrounded by a group of people, some of whom are looking at her while others are engaged in conversation. The background features a large building with a courtyard, as well as a landscape with trees and hills. In the foreground, a man is kneeling and holding a plate with a crown on it. A peacock is also present in the courtyard. The overall atmosphere of the painting appears to be one of reverence and attention, with the central figure being the focus of the scene. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Master of the Tiburtine Sibyl.
