Sofonisba Anguissola
1532–1625 · Italian · 18 artworks
Mannerism (Late Renaissance)PortraitureSelf-PortraiturePsychological RealismElegant CompositionSubtle Color Palette
artist bio
Sofonisba Anguissola was a groundbreaking Italian Renaissance painter, celebrated as one of the first female artists to achieve international recognition. Her portraits and self-portraits challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations of women artists.
what you'll learn
Studying Anguissola's work allows students to explore portraiture techniques, understand the role of women artists in the Renaissance, and analyze the nuances of Mannerist style.
related: Lavinia Fontana, Artemisia Gentileschi
18 artworks
Self-Portrait
1610
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Self-portrait at the easel
1556
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Portrait of Juana of Austria with a Young Girl
1561
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Portrait of Caterina Micaela of Spain
1578
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Portrait of Bianca Ponzoni Anguissola, the artist's mother
1557
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Infantin Isabella Clara Eugenia
1573
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Family Portrait, Minerva, Amilcare and Asdrubale Anguissola
1557
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A portrait of a young Alessandro Farnese, the future Duke of Parma
1562
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Three children with dog
1590
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Portrait of Diane d'Andouins and her daughter
1565
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Portrait of Philipp II of Spain
1570
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Portrait of Queen Elisabeth of Spain
1599
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Portrait of Giuliano II Cesarini aged 14
1586
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Lucia, Minerva and Europa Anguissola Playing Chess
1555
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Infantas Isabella Clara Eugenia and Catalina Micaela
1570
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Portrait of a young woman in profile
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Portrait of Minerva Anguissola
1558
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Portrait of a Boy at the Spanish Court
1570
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