Title
Tiburtine Sibyl and the Emperor Augustus, c. 1527-1530/31. Creator: Parmigianino (Italian, 1503-1540).
Caption
Tiburtine Sibyl and the Emperor Augustus, c. 1527-1530/31. This print depicts the Roman Emperor Augustus (reigned 27 BC-AD 14) and the Tiburtine Sybil, one of several women that Apollo bestowed with prophetic powers. Augustus was deciding whether or not to accept apotheosis (recognition of the emperor as a god after death) and asked the Tiburtine Sybil for advice. Instead of giving him a direct answer, she predicted the coming of a child who would rule the world. At that moment, a vision of the Madonna and Christ Child appeared before them. Antonio da Trento probably made this print under the direct supervision of Parmigianino.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19G15_453
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
35,0Mb (3,6Mb) / 10,3in x 13,3in / 3076 x 3980 (300dpi)