Left Wing of a Triptych: the Donor Matelief Dammasz. and St Paul (front) and the Erythraean Sibyl (back) — Maarten van Heemskerck

Maarten van Heemskerck. Painted 1564.

The Erythraean Sybil was a prophetess of classical antiquity who foretold the coming of Christ. Heemskerck depicted her here, on this left wing of a large altarpiece, as a young woman attired in fantasy clothing. The paint layer has become discoloured and transparent in places, whereby the underdrawing shines through the gown.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 94 × 141.5 cm · Gift of the heirs of Jonkheer J.P. Six

Print: 79.1 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20015937. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.