Updated oktoober 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 46 works by Sofonisba Anguissola in our catalogue
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Number one among Sofonisba Anguissola's paintings is Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess (1555), whose original is at the Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu, Poznań. In second and third place: Three children with dog (1590) and Self-portrait aged 78 (1610). Our catalogue holds 46 works by Sofonisba Anguissola. The 45 listed here are the most famous, in rank order, with the year and museum of each original.
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…
This stunning reproduction captures the essence of Anguissola’s masterpiece, allowing viewers to appreciate its beauty and historical significance. Ideal for enhancing any interior space or serving as a cherished collectible.
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…
Portrait of a Couple1570 · Galleria Doria Pamphilj
12
Infantin Isabella Clara Eugenia1573
13
Young Man1600 · Detroit Institute of Arts
14
Portrait of a Young Lady1580 · Museo Lázaro Galdiano
15
Portrait of Giuliano II Cesarini aged 141586
16
Madonna Suckling the Infant Christ1598 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
17
Portrait of Francesco Maria II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino (1549–1631)1600
18
Elisabeth of Valois1565 · Museo del Prado
19
Portrait of a Boy at the Spanish Court1570 · San Diego Museumi kunst
20
Self-Portrait1550 · Museo Poldi Pezzoli
21
Self-Portrait Playing the Spinet1556 · Museo di Capodimonte
22
The Artist1564
23
Asdrubale Bitten by a Crawfish1554 · Museo di Capodimonte
24
Bernardino Campi Painting Sofonisba Anguissola1559 · Pinacoteca Nazionale
25
Self-Portrait1554 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
26
Old Woman Studying the Alphabet with a Laughing Girl1550 · Galleria degli Uffizi
27
Family Portrait, Minerva, Amilcare and Asdrubale Anguissola1557 · Nivaagaards Malerisamling
28
Portrait of a Canon of the LateranFondazione Brescia Musei
29
Profile Portrait of a Young WomanHermitage muuseum
30
Self-Portrait1556 · Museum of Fine Arts
31
Self-Portrait at the Easel1556 · Muzeum-Zamek
32
Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli1557 · Museo del Prado
33
A portrait of a young Alessandro Farnese, the future Duke of Parma1562 · National Gallery of Ireland
34
Portrait of the Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia1599
35
Portrait of Bianca Ponzoni Anguissola, the artist's mother1557 · Gemäldegalerie
36
Portrait of Massimiliano Stampa1557 · Walters Art Museum
37
Portrait of a Nun1551 · City Art Gallery
38
Portrait of Philipp II of Spain1570 · Museo del Prado
39
Portrait of Minerva AnguissolaPinacoteca di Brera
40
Infantas Isabella Clara Eugenia and Catalina Micaela1570 · Royal Collection
41
Portrait of Juana of Austria with a Young Girl1561 · Isabella Stewart Gardneri muuseum
42
Portrait of Anna of Austria (1549-1580)1573 · Museo del Prado
43
Self-portrait1552
44
Self-portrait1558 · Fondation Custodia
45
Self-Portrait1560 · Musée Condé
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The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Sofonisba Anguissola | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 4 | Elisabeth of Valois, Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli, Portrait of Philipp II of Spain |
 Kunsthistorisches Museum |
Viin | 2 | Portrait of Queen Elisabeth of Spain, Self-Portrait |
 Museo di Capodimonte |
Neapel | 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 |
 Rahvusmuuseum Varssavis |
Varssavi | 1 | A Man with his Daughter |
 Basque Museum |
Bayonne | 1 | Portrait of Diane d'Andouins and her daughter |
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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.
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…
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.
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.
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 quietude. The work dates to about 1600, a period when the artist had already established her presence through her ability to render human character with significant psychological depth.
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…
Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess (1555), Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu, Poznań, ranks first, followed by Three children with dog (1590) and Self-portrait aged 78 (1610).
Sofonisba Anguissola was 23: Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess is dated 1555, and Sofonisba Anguissola 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. Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.
46 works by Sofonisba Anguissola are in our catalogue, dated 1550 to 1610.
Mainly in Museo del Prado (Madrid), Kunsthistorisches Museum (Viin) and Museo di Capodimonte (Neapel). See the museum table above for the full list.
In 1550s: 18 of the 45 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess.
Earliest on this page: Self-Portrait (1550). Latest: Self-portrait aged 78 (1610).
Among the 45 paintings ranked here: Portraiture (7), Child (5) and Portrait (5).
Oil On Canvas, for 16 of the 45 paintings ranked here.
Renaissance and Mannerism, based on the paintings ranked on this page.
The Museo del Prado, Madrid holds 4 of the paintings ranked here, including Elisabeth of Valois, Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli and Portrait of Philipp II of Spain.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
