Sibylla Phrygia
1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Sibylla Phrygia is a 1625 ink by Paul Maupin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman sitting on a rock, holding a long staff in one hand and a book or scroll in the other. She wears a crown and a necklace, with loose, flowing robes that cover her body. Her face is calm but serious, and the background is simple, with just a hint of trees or branches. The artist used a woodcut technique, which means the image was carved into wood and then printed. This method gives it a rough, textured look. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how it works.
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