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1. Anna of Austria 2. Isabel of Valois 3. Isabella C. Eugenia 4. King Philip II
After Queen Isabel’s death Sofonisba painted this Experts disagree as to who Sofonisba’s 1565 portrait
in 1568, Philip wed Anna of portrait in the early 1560s. painted this portrait of Philip originally depicted the king in
Austria. This 1573 portrait The teenaged Queen Isabel and Isabel’s daughter. Dated to a wide, showy cape. In 1573
was once attributed to Alonso holds a small portrait of her 1586, it postdates Sofonisba’s Queen Anna ordered it to be
Sánchez Coello but is now husband, Philip II. Her dress is departure from the court. repainted, to present Philip’s
known to be by Sofonisba. dark yet adorned with rubies The style, however, does not dress austerely, as shown
It reconciles beauty and and diamonds that glitter match that of the official here, and to complement her
modesty, austerity and finery. discreetly. Prado Museum, painter, Sánchez Coello. Prado own portrait (far left). Prado
Prado Museum, Madrid Madrid Museum, Madrid Museum, Madrid
BRIDGEMAN/ACI ALBUM BRIDGEMAN ALBUM/ORONOZ
