The Libyan Sibyl
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was an Italian artist of the High Renaissance, renowned for his mastery in sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry. Drawing inspiration from classical antiquity, his work left a profound and enduring impact on Western art.
Michelangelo Buonarroti created The Libyan Sibyl in 1511. It is now part of the collection at Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
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