Portrait of a NunSofonisba Anguissola · 1551
1551
169.0 x 53.0 cm
City Art Gallery
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!
City Art Gallery (Southampton, United Kingdom)
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About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of a Nun
- Artist: Sofonisba Anguissola
- Year: 1551
- Original dimensions: 169.0 x 53.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: City Art Gallery
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: shadow
Questions & Answers
Where is "Portrait of a Nun" by Sofonisba Anguissola on display today?
The original "Portrait of a Nun" by Sofonisba Anguissola is held at the City Art Gallery, Southampton, United Kingdom. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
How is the color composition of "Portrait of a Nun" by Sofonisba Anguissola built?
In "Portrait of a Nun", a statement contrast is paired with a softly mixed palette harmony.
How old was Sofonisba Anguissola when creating "Portrait of a Nun" in 1551?
Sofonisba Anguissola made "Portrait of a Nun" at the age of 19. The artist was born in 1532 and the work is dated 1551.
Toward which tone does "Portrait of a Nun" lean?
"Portrait of a Nun" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.
Is "Portrait of a Nun" by Sofonisba Anguissola a bright or a dark artwork?
Overall, "Portrait of a Nun" is recorded as shadow. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
What is the creation date of "Portrait of a Nun" by Sofonisba Anguissola?
The creation of "Portrait of a Nun" by Sofonisba Anguissola is dated 1551.
Who created "Portrait of a Nun"?
"Portrait of a Nun" is attributed to Sofonisba Anguissola.