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Description

The Erythraean Sybil was a prophetess of classical antiquity who foretold the coming of Christ. Heemskerck depicted her here, on this left wing of a large altarpiece, as a young woman attired in fantasy clothing. The paint layer has become discoloured and transparent in places, whereby the underdrawing shines through the gown.

Sibylla Erythrea

1564

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Dimensions

height 126 cm x width 76.5 cm

Classification

Painting

Museum

Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam, Netherlands