Who created "The Persian Sibyl"?

The Persian Sibyl was created by Master with the Name of Jesus in 16th century.

When was "The Persian Sibyl" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "The Persian Sibyl"?

The Persian Sibyl is Engraving.

Is "The Persian Sibyl" in the public domain?

Yes, The Persian Sibyl is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Persian Sibyl

Master with the Name of Jesus

16th century

Medium

Engraving

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1927

Accession Number

27.78.2(163)

Tags

Women

About this artwork

This enigmatic engraving depicts the Persian Sibyl, one of the legendary prophetesses of antiquity whose oracular wisdom fascinated Renaissance and early modern artists and scholars. Created by the Italian engraver known as the Master with the Name of Jesus, active during the sixteenth century, the print reflects sustained interest in these mythological figures who bridged pagan and Christian traditions. The sibyls, believed to have prophesied Christ's coming, appeared frequently in Renaissance ...

Art Historical Context

Step into the mystical world of Renaissance mythology with *The Persian Sibyl*, 16th-century engraving the enigmatic Italian artist known as the Master with Name of Jesus. Thisess, one of antiquity's legendary sibyls, captivated artists and scholars for her oracular wisdom, foretelling Christ's coming and blending pagan lore with Christian faith. Like Michelangelo's famed Sistine Chapel figures, she embodies the era's hunger for ancient prophecies, her Eastern origins evoking exotic wisdom from distant lands. Crafted with the sharp linear precision typical of 16th-century printmaking, the wor...

The Persian Sibyl

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