Portrait of Massimiliano Stampa (1557) by Sofonisba Anguissola

Portrait of Massimiliano Stampa - Sofonisba Anguissola - 1557

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Massimiliano Stampa
ArtistSofonisba Anguissola
Date1557
Mediumoil
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)
Current LocationWalters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD, US

About Portrait of Massimiliano Stampa

The artwork titled “Portrait of Massimiliano Stampa,” created by Sofonisba Anguissola in 1557, is an oil painting belonging to the Mannerism movement, a late phase of the Renaissance period. This portrait, characterized by its refined elegance and attention to detail, falls within the genre of portraiture and is currently housed in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

In the artwork, a young boy, presumably Massimiliano Stampa, is depicted standing beside an architectural element that suggests a sophisticated setting. He is attired in a black doublet with ruffled white collars, conveying an air of nobility and status. The boy holds a folded scroll in his left hand, a possible symbol of learning or responsibility. His posture is poised and confident, with keen eyes gazing directly at the viewer, which is characteristic of the introspective quality found in Anguissola’s portraits. A spaniel, resting peacefully at the boy’s feet, introduces a gentle domestic touch to the composition, balancing the formal tone with a hint of tenderness and companionship. The background, rendered in a muted green, provides a subtle contrast that enhances the prominence of the youth and his attire within the painting.

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