16th/17th Century Oil Painting On Linen Sibylla Persica Unknown Artist

This lot contains a 16th/17th Century Oil Painting On Linen Sibylla Persica by an Unknown Artist. The subject property depicts Sibylla as the African Prophet with dark skin. The Persian Sibyl had three known names: Sambethe, Sabbe and Helrea. IF the painting is from the 16th century it may have been done by the school of Guercino (Giovanni Francesco1591-1666) or from one of the Religious workshops of the day. Guercino's painting of Sibilla Persica is currently located at the Capitoline Museum in Rome. The style of this painting is flatter with less modeling of the many planes. The bottom Inscription on the painting reads Daemon Potentiam, Amittet which translates as "Devils Lose Power". As stated in the consultation the format of the artwork along with the inclusion of the words suggest that it may have been apart of a larger group. During this period in time Musician Orlande de Lassus (Lasso) wrote the Sibylline Oracles which is a series of twelve poems. The second poem is named Sibylla Persica. Many different works of literature, music and art were inspired by these writings.

Artist: Unknown
Medium: Oil Linen
Date Created: 16th or 17th Century
Signature: Not found (See documentation of X-Radiograph & IR Image for possible signature beneath visible paint layers.)
Condition: Fair/Good
Dimensions: Frame is approx 19 3/4" x 3/4" x 24 3/4". Linen is approx 20" x 16".
Total Weight: 4lbs.
This item has been researched to the best of our ability. All information recorded above comes from independent research along with previous consultation documents provided with purchase.