The artwork titled “Portrait of a Young Woman as a Sibyl,” created by Angelica Kauffman, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Neoclassical art movement. Measuring 89 x 72 cm, this portrait is housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany.
The artwork depicts a young woman in a contemplative pose, embodying the role of a sibyl, a prophetic figure from classical antiquity. Her serene yet thoughtful expression is accentuated by the gentle lighting that highlights her face and upper body, creating a dramatic contrast with the darker background. Dressed in a classical garment, she holds a scroll, symbolizing wisdom and foresight. The delicate brushwork and refined use of light and shadow are characteristic of Kauffman’s neoclassical style, emphasizing both the elegance and intellectual depth of the subject.
