Who created "Two Sibyls and an Angel"?

Two Sibyls and an Angel was created by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, after Raphael in c. 1520s.

When was "Two Sibyls and an Angel" created?

This artwork was created c. 1520s.

What medium is "Two Sibyls and an Angel"?

Two Sibyls and an Angel is engraving on laid paper.

Is "Two Sibyls and an Angel" in the public domain?

Yes, Two Sibyls and an Angel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Two Sibyls and an Angel

Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, after Raphael

c. 1520s

Medium

engraving on laid paper

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

2019.63.2

Art Historical Context

In the National Gallery of Art's collection, *Two Sibyls and an Angel* (c. 1520s) is a masterful engraving by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia a leading Italian printmaker of the High Renaissance, created after a design by the incomparable Raphael. Sibyls—ancient prophetesses from classical mythology—were popular subjects in Renaissance art,izing divine wisdom and bridging pagan antiquity with Christian themes. Here, two graceful sibyls flank a tender angel, evoking Raphael's signature elegance and harmonious compositions, likely inspired by his Vatican frescoes or lost drawings. Da Brescia's engr...

Two Sibyls and an Angel

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