Antique oil painting after Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) depicting The Cumaean Sibyl, the legendary prophetess of Cumae. She is shown seated with an open book inscribed VT NON CONFVN DAR (Latin for “That I may not be confounded”), a phrase expressing faith and divine wisdom.

DETAILS

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Origin: European school, late 19th century

• Style: Baroque revival after the Italian Old Masters

• Frame: Ornate gilt wood with carved floral and acanthus details

• Condition: Stable craquelure on the surface and minor paint wear. Frame has visible corner losses and chips, as shown in photos.

DIMENSIONS

Measurements are shown in photos for accuracy.

HISTORICAL NOTE

The Cumaean Sibyl was one of twelve prophetic women of ancient lore, said to foretell the coming of Christ. Romanelli and other Baroque artists portrayed her as a symbol of divine revelation and classical beauty.

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