Who created "The Sibyl Aprippa"?

The Sibyl Aprippa was created by Léonard Limosin in probably ca. 1535–40.

When was "The Sibyl Aprippa" created?

This artwork was created probably ca. 1535–40.

What medium is "The Sibyl Aprippa"?

The Sibyl Aprippa is Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt.

Is "The Sibyl Aprippa" in the public domain?

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

The Sibyl Aprippa

Léonard Limosin

probably ca. 1535–40

Medium

Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt

Dimensions

5 1/16 x 5 1/16 in. (12.9 x 12.9 cm)

Classification

Enamels

Culture

French, Limoges

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931

Accession Number

32.100.252

Tags

Sibyl

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Sibyl Aprippa*, a painted enamel on copper by French artist Léonard Limosin, dating to around 1535–40. Crafted in Limoges, the epicenter of Renaissance enamel production, this small, square-format roundel (just over 5 inches across) one of the ancient sibyls—prophetesses from classical mythology revered in Christian art for foretelling the coming of Christ. Limosin, a master enameler who supplied the French royal court under Francis I, exemplifies the Limoges style: vibrant, jewel-like imagery blending Italian Renaissance influences with northern precision. The medium's brilliance...

The Sibyl Aprippa

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