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The fabric folds are sharp and defined, reflecting the artist's background as a sculptor. Behind the Sibyl, two putti assist with a scroll, adding a sense of movement to the composition. The architectural setting is painted with trompe l'oeil effects, giving the impression that the figure occupies a physical space within the chapel ceiling.\n\nThe colour palette is clear and bright, a result of the restoration of the frescoes which removed centuries of grime and candle soot. The figure is framed by painted pilasters, which integrate the human subjects into the structural design of the ceiling. The Delphic Sibyl is notable for her youthful appearance compared to other sibyls in the series, such as the Cumaean Sibyl. Her posture, with one arm extended and the other resting on her lap, demonstrates the artist's mastery of anatomy and foreshortening. 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