Roodscreens and roodlofts . SS. 21 The Sibyl at Ipplepen brings us naturally to the consideration of this interesting subject. Sibyls are found on several screens. The most remarkable and interesting series is that at Bradninch (ss. 21and 22), where, however,the figures have been muchtampered with in the courseof modem and ignorant restoration. Here all thetwelve are represented, andthe figures are most quaintand charming, with a strongsuggestion of Flemish in-fluence. We give severalillustrations. At Ugboroughthe twelve Sibyls also occur,and very ugly they are, itmust be confessed (ss. 23). T
Roodscreens and roodlofts . SS. 21 The Sibyl at Ipplepen brings us naturally to the consideration of this interesting subject. Sibyls are found on several screens. The most remarkable and interesting series is that at Bradninch (ss. 21and 22), where, however,the figures have been muchtampered with in the courseof modem and ignorant restoration. Here all thetwelve are represented, andthe figures are most quaintand charming, with a strongsuggestion of Flemish in-fluence. We give severalillustrations. At Ugboroughthe twelve Sibyls also occur,and very ugly they are, itmust be confessed (ss. 23). There is a very valuablearticle on the Iconographyof the Sibyls attached as to Jessopps edition of Husenbeths Emblems. It is by Mr. W. Marsh. The Sibyls were supposed to be inspired prophetesses, who, in Pagan times, predicted the coming of Christ. We are stiU reminded of their ancient cultus when we sing the Dies Irce. At Bradninch they run as follows (the names we take from Husenbeth), though we are not sure th
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