ANGUISSOLA, Lucia
(b. 1538, Cremona, d. 1565, Cremona)

Portrait of Sofonisba Anguissola

1560-65
Oil on panel, 12 x 9 cm (oval)
Private collection

This painting was formerly attributed to Sofonisba Anguissola. The Anguissola sisters turned to each other for inspiration and for their subjects: both Sofonisba and Lucia used their sisters as models for paintings and drawings.