Artwork
Cumaean Sibyl
Cumaean Sibyl is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Domenichino. It dates from 1617 and is held in the collection of the Galleria Borghese.
About this work
Overview
The Cumaean Sibyl is a 1617 oil painting by Domenichino, a prominent figure in the Bolognese School. It is an example of early Baroque art in Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Cumaean Sibyl, a mythological figure associated with prophecy. The sibyl is shown in a calm and contemplative state, holding an unrolled scroll in her right hand.
Technique & Style
The work features a dark background with some foliage at the top, and the sibyl is dressed in a white underdress and a red robe, with a gold headpiece. The overall effect is one of serenity, achieved through the use of subdued colors and a tranquil atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Zampieri (US: , Italian: ; October 21, 1581 – April 6, 1641), known by the diminutive Domenichino (US: , Italian: ) after his shortness, was an Italian Baroque painter of the Bolognese School of painters.
