How many female prophets are on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

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The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel features two female prophets: Sibyls. Specifically, Michelangelo depicted the Delphic Sibyl and the Cumaean Sibyl among the figures in the frescoes. These Sibyls are often interpreted as prophetic figures who foretold the coming of Christ.

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