Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess (1555) is the painting Sofonisba Anguissola is best remembered for; it belongs to the Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu, Poznań. Three children with dog (1590) and Self-portrait aged 78 (1610) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 46 works by Sofonisba Anguissola. Here are the 45 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Seřazeno podle našeho skóre popularity, které kombinuje počet vyhledávání, návštěv a objednávek u každého díla. Aktualizováno říjen 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess is a work by Sofonisba Anguissola, dated 1555. The painting focuses on the artist's three sisters: Lucia, Europa, and Minerva. They are the daughters of Signor Amilcare Anguissola and Signora Bianca Ponzoni.
Three children with dog is a portrait group by Sofonisba Anguissola. Dating to about 1590, the work functions as a family portrait. The composition centers on three children accompanied by a small dog, a common theme for Renaissance commissions intended to commemorate lineage.
Sofonisba Anguissola’s *Self-portrait Aged 78*, completed in 1610, stands as a testament to the extraordinary achievements of a woman artist during the Renaissance—a period fiercely resistant to female participation in intellectual pursuits and artistic creation. More than just a likeness of the artist herself, this painting embodies the spirit of humanist ideals prevalent at the time, presenting Anguissola not merely as an individual but as a symbol of feminine resilience…
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In this intimate portrait, titled A Man with his Daughter, Sofonisba Anguissola captures a quiet moment of familial connection. The composition focuses on a man and his young daughter, presenting a study of a father and child in a close, vertical arrangement. There is a sense of stillness in the way the figures are positioned against a dark, indistinct background, which directs all attention to the subjects themselves.
In this 1565 portrait, Sofonisba Anguissola brings together two figures in a quiet, dignified moment. Titled Portrait of Diane d'Andouins and her daughter, the work captures a sense of familial connection through the presence of a mother and her child. The painting belongs to the portrait genre, focusing intently on the likeness and presence of these two individuals. It resides within the Basque Museum in Bayonne, France, where it remains…
In this monochrome portrait, Sofonisba Anguissola presents the "Virgin and Child" with a profound sense of intimacy. The composition is a close-up, centering the viewer's attention entirely on the two figures. Through an eye-level perspective, we are brought directly into the private, quiet space shared by the subjects. The religious subject matter is handled with a gentle touch, portraying the Virgin Mary as she looks down lovingly at the sleeping…
This painting, titled Young Man, is a work by Sofonisba Anguissola. It is an oil on panel portrait that captures a single male subject in a moment of…
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In the hallowed halls of the Museo del Prado, there exists a window into the opulent and disciplined world of the sixteenth-century Spanish court, captured through the masterful…
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Portrait of a Boy at the Spanish Court is a portrait by Sofonisba Anguissola, executed in 1570. The work identifies the subject as a young boy depicted as…
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A Renaissance Pioneer’s Intimate Gaze: Sofonisba Anguissola's "Self-Portrait" Sofonisba Anguissola’s “Self-Portrait” (1554), a miniature masterpiece housed within the confines of a delicate oval frame, isn’t merely a depiction…
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In the quiet intimacy of her 1556 self-portrait, Sofonisba Anguissola invites us into a moment of profound personal reflection. This is not merely a depiction of an artist…
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Sofonisba Anguissola's "Asdrubale Bitten by a Crawfish," painted around 1554, is far more than a simple depiction of childhood mischief. It’s a carefully constructed dialogue between artist and…
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Painted in 1559, this work exemplifies the artistic sensibilities of the late Italian Renaissance. Bernardino Campi, a contemporary of Titian and Veronese, was known for his meticulous attention…
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Sofonisba Anguissola's 1554 “Self-Portrait” is more than a simple depiction of an artist; it’s a carefully constructed statement about identity, ambition, and the burgeoning role of women in…
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A Portrait of Renaissance Femininity: Sofonisba Anguissola’s “Old Woman Studying the Alphabet with a Laughing Girl” Sofonisba Anguissola's "Old Woman Studying the Alphabet with a Laughing Girl," painted…
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The oil on canvas depicts a man positioned in the foreground, facing the viewer with a steady, unyielding gaze. He possesses a dark beard and a mustache that…
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Sofonisba Anguissola’s “Profile Portrait of a Young Woman,” painted circa 1556, is more than just a likeness; it's a pivotal moment in art history—a defiant assertion of female…
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In the intimate expanse of a miniature panel, Sofonisba Anguissola captures more than just her own likeness; she captures the very essence of a burgeoning female identity in…
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The scene unfolds in 1556, a moment frozen in time where Sofonisba Anguissola meets the viewer's gaze directly. In this work, titled Self-Portrait at the Easel, the artist…
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A heavy brown cloak rests upon the shoulders of Giovanni Battista Caselli, an elderly man from Cremona. He sits in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed toward the…
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In the quiet, commanding presence of Sofonisba Anguissola’s Portrait of Philipp II of Spain, we encounter more than just a likeness; we meet the very embodiment of Renaissance…
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Sofonisba Anguissola's “Portrait of Minerva Anguissola,” painted around 1564, is more than a simple likeness; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of identity, ambition, and the burgeoning role of…
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In the quiet, dignified halls of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, there exists a window into the heart of the sixteenth-century Spanish court. Sofonisba Anguissola’s Portrait of Juana…
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In this three-quarter length portrait, we encounter Anna of Austria, a woman whose very posture commands a quiet, dignified space. She is positioned centrally against a dark, neutral…
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by Sofonisba Anguissola is a Renaissance-era oil on canvas. Dated about 1560, the work functions as a direct representation of the artist herself. The subject is Sofonisba Anguissola,…
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8 muzea, v nichž je umístěno nejvíce obrazů z této stránky.
| Muzea | Město | Díla autora Sofonisba Anguissola | Obrazy z tohoto seznamu |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 4 | Elisabeth of Valois, Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli, Portrait of Philipp II of Spain |
 Kunsthistorisches Museum |
Vídeň | 2 | Portrait of Queen Elisabeth of Spain, Self-Portrait |
 Museo di Capodimonte |
Neapol | 2 | Self-Portrait Playing the Spinet, Asdrubale Bitten by a Crawfish |
 Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu |
Poznań | 1 | Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess |
 Corsham Court |
Corsham | 1 | Three children with dog |
 Gottfried Keller Foundation |
Winterthur | 1 | Self-portrait aged 78 |
 Národní muzeum ve Varšavě |
Varšava | 1 | A Man with his Daughter |
 Basque Museum |
Bayonne | 1 | Portrait of Diane d'Andouins and her daughter |
Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess is a work by Sofonisba Anguissola, dated 1555. The painting focuses on the artist's three sisters: Lucia, Europa, and Minerva. They…
In this 1565 portrait, Sofonisba Anguissola brings together two figures in a quiet, dignified moment. Titled Portrait of Diane d'Andouins and her daughter, the work captures a sense…
In this monochrome portrait, Sofonisba Anguissola presents the "Virgin and Child" with a profound sense of intimacy. The composition is a close-up, centering the viewer's attention entirely on…
In this intimate portrait, titled A Man with his Daughter, Sofonisba Anguissola captures a quiet moment of familial connection. The composition focuses on a man and his young…
Three children with dog is a portrait group by Sofonisba Anguissola. Dating to about 1590, the work functions as a family portrait. The composition centers on three children…
This painting, titled Young Man, is a work by Sofonisba Anguissola. It is an oil on panel portrait that captures a single male subject in a moment of…
Sofonisba Anguissola’s *Self-portrait Aged 78*, completed in 1610, stands as a testament to the extraordinary achievements of a woman artist during the Renaissance—a period fiercely resistant to female…
Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess (1555), Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu, Poznań. Three children with dog (1590) and Self-portrait aged 78 (1610) follow.
Sofonisba Anguissola, born in 1532, was 23 years old: Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess dates from 1555.
Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess, Three children with dog, Self-portrait aged 78, Portrait of Queen Elisabeth of Spain, A Man with his Daughter, Portrait of Diane d'Andouins and her daughter, Virgin and Child, Portrait of a Monk, Portrait of Joanna of Austria a Self-portrait. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
46 works by Sofonisba Anguissola are in our catalogue, dated 1550 to 1610.
Mostly in Museo del Prado (Madrid), Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vídeň) a Museo di Capodimonte (Neapol); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1550s, which gave 18 of the 45 works on this page, Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess among them.
The earliest canvas here is Self-Portrait (1550); the latest is Self-portrait aged 78 (1610).
Portraiture (7), Child (5) a Portrait (5), across the 45 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 16 of the 45 works on this page.
Renaissance a Mannerism, as the canvases on this page show.
The Museo del Prado, Madrid holds 4 of the works on this page, among them Elisabeth of Valois, Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli a Portrait of Philipp II of Spain.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
