Sistine Chapel Ceiling: Libyan Sibyl

The 'Libyan Sibyl' is a portion of the extensive fresco painting that graces the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. The Libyan Sibyl is one of the twelve prophetic figures from both the Old Testament and classical antiquity that Michelangelo chose to display on the chapel ceiling. As such, it represents a blend of mythological painting within the larger biblical context. This piece, along with the entire Sistine Chapel ceiling, stands as an iconic example of High Renaissance art.