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The Game of Chess by Sofonisba Anguissola
Lucia, Minerva and Europa Anguissola Playing Chess, by Sofonisba Anguissola (depicting her sisters).
1555
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1550s 1555 Chess Educated Europa Lucia Minerva Pieces Renaissance Servant Servants Sister Sisters Skill Anguissola Games Sofonisba
10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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This 16th-century painting, titled "Lucia, Minerva and Europa Anguissola Playing Chess," is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian artist Sofonisba Anguissola. Created in 1555, during the Italian Renaissance, the painting showcases Anguissola's exceptional skill and her sisters, Lucia, Minerva, and Europa, engaged in a friendly game of chess. The sisters, dressed in elegant costumes of the time, are seated around a beautifully decorated chessboard. The eldest, Lucia, wearing a red dress, sits in the center, intently studying the board. Minerva, in a blue gown, looks thoughtfully at her next move, while Europa, in a green dress, leans forward, ready to make her move. The sisters' expressions convey a sense of focus and intelligence, emphasizing the intellectual prowess of women during this era. The painting also includes two servants, one holding a fan and the other a feather duster, in the background, adding depth and perspective to the scene. The intricate details in the painting, from the ornate dresses to the delicate chess pieces, demonstrate Anguissola's exceptional talent and her ability to capture the essence of everyday life during the Renaissance. The painting, "Lucia, Minerva and Europa Anguissola Playing Chess," is a testament to the education and intellect of women during the Italian Renaissance, and Sofonisba Anguissola's ability to capture the human experience with remarkable skill and detail. This timeless work of art continues to captivate viewers and inspire artists to this day.
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