Artwork
Sibylla Erythraea
Sibylla Erythraea is an unspecified painting by Hermann tom Ring. It dates from 1568 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Sibylla Erythraea is a painting created by Hermann tom Ring around 1568. It is a portrait of a woman seated at a table, housed in the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing a dark dress and white head covering, holding a book and rosary, with a small monkey beside her. The objects and attire suggest refinement, curiosity, and interests in literature and spirituality.
Technique & Style
The painting features a cityscape background with buildings and a cloudy sky, indicating the artist's skill in rendering diverse elements. Hermann tom Ring's style is characteristic of German Renaissance painting.
History & Provenance
Hermann tom Ring, active from the 16th century, was a German Renaissance painter born in 1521 and died in 1596. The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hermann tom Ring (German pronunciation: ; 2 January 1521 in Münster – 18 October 1596 in Münster), was a German Renaissance painter.
