Sibylla Agrippa
1625
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1625
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A woman in a long dress stares into the distance. Her dark hair falls in waves. A scroll rests in her left hand. This woodcut shows Sibylla Agrippa, a mythical prophetess. It dates to the 1620s when artists mixed old tales with new prints. The lines are sharp yet gentle, cutting straight into soft flesh. Check her posture if you visit the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
