Sibylla Persica c. 18th century

Editor: So, here we have Domenico Cunego's "Sibylla Persica," a print, created sometime before 1803. It’s... well, it feels like peering into a memory, all those figures frozen in time. What catches your eye when you look at this? Curator: It's like a stage, isn't it? This ordered chaos. The Sibyl herself, gazing intensely at her book, reminds me of the weight of prophecy. It's funny how engravers like Cunego captured Michelangelo’s vivacity in monochrome. Don’t you find that remarkable? Editor: Absolutely. The detail is astounding, and yes, that central figure, she is captivating. I guess that's what makes her a sibyl. Thanks for sharing this with me. Curator: My pleasure. Art is a conversation, isn't it? It's good to have someone to talk to.