Artwork
Sibylla Hellespontina
Sibylla Hellespontina is an ink print by the Baroque artist Paul Maupin. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sibylla Hellespontina is a woodcut print on laid paper created by Paul Maupin around 1625.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a cloaked figure seated on a rock, holding a branch with leaves and fruit. A window and pillar are faintly visible in the background. The simple, rough composition suggests a contemplative or symbolic subject.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique, involving carving designs into wood and printing from the carved surface, gives the image a rough, sketch-like quality. The artist's use of this medium results in a distinctive, hand-drawn appearance.
Artist & collection
