Updated oktoober 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 46 works by Sofonisba Anguissola in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Sofonisba Anguissola's most famous painting is Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess (1555), whose original hangs in the Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu, Poznań. Three children with dog (1590) and Self-portrait aged 78 (1610) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 46 works by Sofonisba Anguissola in our catalog, the gallery presents the 45 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
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
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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
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Old Woman Studying the Alphabet with a Laughing Girl1550 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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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
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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
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Portrait of Philipp II of Spain1570 · Museo del Prado
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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
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
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. Three children with dog (1590) and Self-portrait aged 78 (1610) come next.
23 years old: Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess dates from 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. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 46 works by Sofonisba Anguissola, dated from 1550 to 1610.
Mostly in Museo del Prado (Madrid), Kunsthistorisches Museum (Viin) and Museo di Capodimonte (Neapel). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1550s: 18 of the 45 works on this page were made then, Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess among them.
On this page, the earliest is Self-Portrait (1550) and the latest Self-portrait aged 78 (1610).
Portraiture (7), Child (5) and Portrait (5), across the 45 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 16 of the 45 works on this page.
Renaissance and Mannerism, judging by the originals on this page.
Elisabeth of Valois, Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli and Portrait of Philipp II of Spain: the Museo del Prado, Madrid holds 4 of the works on this page.
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
