Who painted Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl?

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl was painted by Unknown in 1350.

Where can I see Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl?

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl?

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl is associated with Italo Byzantine.

Artwork

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl

Unknown , 1350

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl is an oil painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Unknown. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl' is an oil on canvas work depicting a scene with a crowned king and a woman in religious attire. The composition includes a group of onlookers and features a range of colors and textures.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a king, identified as Augustus, seated on a throne, pointing upwards, while the Tiburtine Sibyl gestures towards a vision in the sky. The surrounding figures react to this vision, suggesting a moment of divine revelation or prophecy.

Technique & Style

The artist has used oil paint to create a vivid and detailed scene, with a range of colors including greens, blues, and reds. The figures are set against a light brown background, with a circular image at the top left, and are arranged in a grassy landscape with small white flowers.