The painting that made Софонизба Ангвисола famous is Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess (1555); it hangs in the Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu, Poznań. Three children with dog (1590) and Self-portrait aged 78 (1610) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 46 works by Софонизба Ангвисола in our catalogue, these 45 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated октобар 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at 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 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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The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Софонизба Ангвисола | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Музеј Прадо |
Мадрид | 4 | Elisabeth of Valois, Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli, Portrait of Philipp II of Spain |
 Kunsthistorisches Museum |
Beč | 2 | Portrait of Queen Elisabeth of Spain, Self-Portrait |
 Museo di Capodimonte |
Napulj | 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 |
 Narodni muzej u Varšavi |
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 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. Next come Three children with dog (1590) and Self-portrait aged 78 (1610).
23 years old: Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess dates from 1555 and Софонизба Ангвисола was born in 1532.
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 and Self-portrait. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 46 works by Софонизба Ангвисола, dated from 1550 to 1610.
Most of them are in Музеј Прадо (Мадрид), Kunsthistorisches Museum (Beč) and Museo di Capodimonte (Napulj). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1550s: 18 of the 45 works on this page date from then, among them Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess.
The earliest on this page is Self-Portrait (1550), the latest Self-portrait aged 78 (1610).
Portraiture (7), Portrait (5) and Self-portrait (5), among the 45 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 15 of the 45 works on this page.
Renaissance and Mannerism, as the paintings on this page show.
Elisabeth of Valois, Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli and Portrait of Philipp II of Spain are among the 4 works on this page held by the Музеј Прадо, Мадрид.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
