Who created "The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls"?

The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls was created by Francesco Rosselli in 1480–90.

When was "The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls" created?

This artwork was created 1480–90.

What medium is "The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls"?

The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls is Engraving.

Is "The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls" in the public domain?

Yes, The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls

Francesco Rosselli

1480–90

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 11 7/16 × 7 15/16 in. (29.1 × 20.2 cm) Plate: 7 × 4 1/4 in. (17.8 × 10.8 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1929

Accession Number

29.16.21

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

In the late 15th century,entine engraver Francesco Rosselli created *The Prophet Joel, from and Sibyls* (ca. 1480–90), a striking engraving that captures the Renaissance fascination with biblical prophets alongside classical sibyls—pagan seers revered in Christian art as foretellers of Christ. Joel, known from the Old Testament for his vivid prophecies of judgment and restoration, is depicted with solemn intensity, embodying the era's blend of sacred scripture and humanist revival of antiquity. Rosselli, active in Florence during a golden age of artistic innovation, contributed to a series tha...

The Prophet Joel, from Prophets and Sibyls

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