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The lower portion of the ceiling is divided into triangles, occupied by the Prophets and Sibyls in solemn contemplation, accompanied by angels and genii. Beginning from the left of the entrance their order is Joel. 2. Sibylla Erythræa. 3. Ezekiel. 4. Sibylla Persica. 5. Jonah. 6. Sibylla Libyca. 7. Daniel. 8. Sibylla Cumæa. 9. Isaiah. 10. Sibylla Delphica.
'The Sibylla Libyca, of equally powerful proportions, but less closely draped, is grandly wringing herself to lift a massive volume from a height above her head on to her knees. 'The Sibylla Cumana, also aged, and with her head covered, is reading with her volume at a distance from her eyes.
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