Self-Portrait
- Artist
- Sofonisba Anguissola
- Date
- 1610
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Self-portrait
- Location
- Gottfried Keller-Stiftung
Sofonisba Anguissola's 1610 Self-portrait exemplifies her mastery as an accomplished portrait painter of the Italian Renaissance. Revealing a confident and introspective gaze, the work captures her self-awareness and artistic identity. The portrait reflects the influence of Mannerism (late renaissance) through its refined elegance, subtle color palette, and graceful composition. Anguissola’s skill in portraying personal character and her pioneering role as a woman artist are evident in this intimate depiction, which affirms her significant contribution to the tradition of self-expression and portraiture during her time.
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