The Phrygian sibyl. Engraving by P. Bettelini after L. Agricola after G.F. Barbieri, il Guercino.

  • Guercino, 1591-1666.
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3048082i
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Description

She holds an armillary sphere which she contemplates. She rests her chin on her left hand, and her left elbow on a volume of her prophecies, inscribed "Sibilla frigia". Near the book are a quill pen in an inkwell, a sheet of paper marked with concentric semicircles, and a pair of compasses

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with etching ; platemark 45.7 x 34.8 cm

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Sibilla frigia. A Sua eccellenza Elisabetta Duchessa di Devonshire nata Hervey figlia del Conte di Bristol amante, e protettrice delle belle arti, Luigi Fabri in segno di stima D.D.D. Il quadro originale esiste presso Alex.r Gordon a Edimburgo. Franc.o Barbieri detto il Guercino dip. ; Luigi Agricola dis. ; Pietro Bettellini incise.

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Wellcome Collection 3048082i

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