Portrait of a Canon of the LateranSofonisba AnguissolaNone

  • Painting mediumOil
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementRenaissance
  • Art periodRenaissance
  • MuseumFondazione Brescia Musei

Sofonisba Anguissola (1532 – 1625)

Sofonisba Anguissola (1532-1625): Renaissance painter renowned for intimate portraits, striking self-portraits & depictions of family life. A pioneering woman artist who broke barriers!

Fondazione Brescia Musei (Brescia, Italy)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran
  • Artist: Sofonisba Anguissola
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Fondazione Brescia Musei
  • Medium: Oil
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: renaissance portrait, sofonisba anguissola, stern expression
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

Does "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" show strong light-dark contrasts?

The contrast level of "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" by Sofonisba Anguissola is balanced.

What art movement does "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" by Sofonisba Anguissola belong to?

"Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" by Sofonisba Anguissola belongs to the Renaissance movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

Which artist and which style stand behind "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran"?

Sofonisba Anguissola created "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" within the Renaissance movement.

What color intensity does "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" by Sofonisba Anguissola have?

The color intensity of "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

Where does "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" fall in Sofonisba Anguissola's career?

"Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" belongs to the Renaissance Period of Sofonisba Anguissola's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.

Is "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" by Sofonisba Anguissola kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The creator was born in Italy; the original work is in Italy.

Who is the artist behind "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran"?

The artist behind "Portrait of a Canon of the Lateran" is Sofonisba Anguissola. The work is catalogued under Sofonisba Anguissola's name.

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