Sofonisba Anguissola's Portrait of the Artist's Sisters and Brother

Sofonisba Anguissola's Portrait of the Artist's Sisters and Brother really stuck out to me in this chapter. Unlike the other works, this painting is set in a simple, green backdrop. There is no fancy landscape; it shows the siblings in all the naivety. It was made in 1555 using oil on wood. This painting was created during the Mannerism era. The expressions on the children's faces are solemn and simple. She detailed each of their expressions very well; it almost looks like a photograph would at a family photo shoot at Olan Mills.