GHIRLANDAIO, Domenico
(b. 1449, Firenze, d. 1494, Firenze)

Sibyl

1483-85
Fresco
Santa Trinita, Florence

Four female prophets are depicted in the vaulting of the chapel. They are enthroned on clouds in front of a sky-blue background and are holding out their prophecies on banderoles. They are wearing marvelously coloured garments and dresses with high waistlines. The ribs of the Gothic vault are magnificently decorated with painted garlands of fruit symbolizing the wealth, prosperity and fertility of both the donor family and the city of Florence.

The picture shows Agrippina.




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