Sofonisba Anguissola (Cremona, 1535 - Palermo, 1626)

1561 c. - Self portrait at spinet with the nurse

The talented noble Cremonese painter, pupil of Bernardino Campi, painted himself at a young age with his hands on the keyboard of a spinet, who knew how to play having also studied music and literature.

The instrument is seen from above and almost entirely.

  • Althorp, Spencer Collection
  • 1561 c.
  • Painting on canvas
  • Oil
  • Good

creato:venerdì 22 maggio 2020
modificato:venerdì 22 maggio 2020