Chapter 1
Breaking the mold in Cremona
Chapter 2
The chess game and psychological realism
Chapter 3
Secrets of the Spanish court
Chapter 4
The legend of Palermo
YOUR GOAL
Master of The paintbrush that broke the rules of the Renaissance
Ch 4 · The legend of Palermo
andy To honor Sofonisba after she died at age 93 in November 1625, Orazio engraved her Palermo tomb on
Fun Fact
Van Dyck's confession: The legendary painter Anthony van Dyck claimed he learned more about painting from 92-year-old, nearly blind Sofonisba than any sighted master.
Glossary
mentor (noun)
An experienced and trusted adviser. In 1624, the elderly, nearly blind painter advised the visiting artist Anthony van Dyck in Palermo.
An experienced and trusted adviser. In 1624, the elderly, nearly blind painter advised the visiting artist Anthony van Dyck in Palermo.
Quiz
Which groundbreaking 17th-century female painters were directly inspired by Sofonisba Anguissola's international success?
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What physical challenge did Sofonisba Anguissola face when Anthony van Dyck visited her in 1624?
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Which young Flemish master visited the elderly Sofonisba Anguissola in Palermo in 1624?
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In which Sicilian city did Sofonisba Anguissola spend her final years, running a famous salon for artists?
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Where can Anthony van Dyck's written notes and sketch of Sofonisba Anguissola be found today?
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What did Anthony van Dyck write about his meeting with the 92-year-old Sofonisba Anguissola?
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Who inscribed Sofonisba Anguissola's tomb with a beautiful tribute on what would have been her 100th birthday?