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Egyptian Sibyl

Spanish 17th Century

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory Minerva

Dominant colour

Egyptian Sibyl is a 1634 ink by Spanish 17th Century, a Baroque work, depicting Minerva, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Spanish 17th Century
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a woman with a serious expression, likely a prophet or seer. She's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist used simple lines to create her image. The woman's face is detailed, with deep lines and a strong nose. Her eyes seem focused on something far away. To learn more about drawings like this, look up the work of the artist: Spanish 17th Century.