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The Cumaean Sybil

1516
Engraving in black on cream laid paper
16.8 × 12.8 cm (6.6 × 5 in)

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

During the early 16th century, Greco-Roman mythological subjects such as this one were understood as prefiguring themes from the New Testament. In this print, the sibyl’s visionary role is likened to those of Christian prophets and saints, who were often depicted in classically pastoral settings.

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