The Cumaean Sibyl
1516
Agostino dei Musi (Italian, c. 1490-after 1536) after Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) printed by Antonio Salamanca (Italian, 1478-1562)
Italy
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.
Engraving in black on cream laid paper