Raffaello, Sibille e angeli, 1514, 07

A turbaned woman, representing the Phrygian Sibyl, reaches across to write on a stone tablet held by a winged angel. The angel points toward the heavens with a raised finger, signifying the divine source of the message, while youthful putti flank the figures. The scene is part of a larger fresco cycle located in the church of Santa Maria della Pace, characterized by its dynamic, overlapping figures.

The work reflects the Renaissance Neoplatonic concept of 'prisca theologia,' which viewed ancient pagan figures like the Sibyls as early prophets who correctly foresaw Christian mysteries. It emphasizes the harmony between classical wisdom and Christian revelation, a central theme for the intellectual circle of the artist and his patron, Agostino Chigi.