# Self-Portrait

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## Artwork

- Artist: [ANGUISSOLA, Lucia](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/anguissola-lucia-r323c19b17f92e9>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Oil on panel, 28 x 20 cm

## Commentary

This is the only known self-portrait by Lucia Anguissola, younger sister of Sofonisba. She portrays herself sitting down in an elegant but modest attire. She wears dark clothing under which appears a white blouse. In her left hand she holds a small book open on her lap, while her right hand rests on her chest, She is a young and virtuous woman lifting her gaze towards the viewer. It seems from this painting that Lucia was not less talented then her sister, Sofonisba.

## Related artworks

- [Portrait of Sofonisba Anguissola](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/anguissola-lucia-r323c19b17f92e9/portrait-of-sofonisba-anguissola-r2d56faf1b4693d>)

## Attribution

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