Giorgio Ghisi (1520 - 1582)

The Persian Sibyl (From Prophets and Sibyls in the Sistine Chapel)

Artist

Printmaker: Giorgio Ghisi (Italian, 1520 - 1582) Publisher: Nicolaus van Aelst (Flemish, ca 1527-1613) After: Michelangelo (Italian, 1475 - 1564)

Title

The Persian Sibyl (From Prophets and Sibyls in the Sistine Chapel)

Dating

1540

Material/Technique

Engraving on paper

Dimensions

Mått 57,00 x 43,50 cm

Category

Copper Engraving (Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving)

Inventory number

G EL 146

Acquisition

Bequest of Egron Lundgren, 1875

Display Status

Not on display at the museum

Signature/Inscription

Inscriptions: G. MF. 1540 Nic° uan aelst for. Romae