Libyan Sibyl
Michelangelo · 1512
Why it's great
A prophet from ancient Libya twists around to put a heavy book back on a shelf. Michelangelo painted her on the Sistine Chapel ceiling in about 1512, and the pose is a twist of her whole body.
Where to see it
📍 Vatican MuseumsVatican City, Vatican City
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy, in 1475 and worked in Florence and Rome. He was a sculptor, painter and architect who made the statue of David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. He died in Rome in 1564, almost 89 years old.
