{"product_id":"infanta-isabella-clara-eugenia-sofonisba-anguissola","title":"Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia - Sofonisba Anguissola","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined portrait of the Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia by the Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, featuring precise lace details and a composed, formal aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts the Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia, daughter of King Philip II of Spain. Painted during Sofonisba Anguissola's tenure as a lady-in-waiting and court painter in Madrid, the work reflects the formal requirements of Spanish Habsburg portraiture. Anguissola, a Cremonese artist who gained international recognition for her skill, brings a subtle psychological depth to the sitter despite the rigid constraints of court etiquette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Infanta is captured in a half-length pose against a dark, neutral background. She wears a high-necked black gown, a colour associated with the Spanish court, which provides a stark contrast to the delicate, white lace ruff encircling her neck. The precision in the rendering of the lace, particularly at the cuffs and collar, demonstrates the artist's technical control. Her expression is composed and direct, avoiding the idealisation often found in royal portraiture of the period. The lighting is focused on the face and hands, drawing the viewer's attention to the sitter's features and her gentle, reserved gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnguissola's career was unusual for a woman of the sixteenth century. Her training under Bernardino Campi and her subsequent move to the Spanish court allowed her to influence the development of portraiture across Europe. This specific work is characteristic of her mature style, where she balances the demands of dynastic representation with a keen observation of the individual. The painting remains a clear example of the portrait traditions maintained within the Spanish royal household during the late sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/prince-xavier-of-saxony-maurice-quentin-de-la-tour\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePrince Xavier of Saxony by Maurice Quentin de La Tour\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/portrait-of-johann-jakob-paolo-veronese\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Johann Jakob by Paolo Veronese\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/sofonisba-anguissola\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSofonisba Anguissola prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sofonisba Anguissola","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463400980815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463405011279,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463405044047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463405076815,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463405109583,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Infanta-Isabella-Clara-Eugenia_Poster_CompositorV1_1792129357818.jpg?v=1794367413","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/infanta-isabella-clara-eugenia-sofonisba-anguissola","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}