Sofonisba's Chess Game (2025)

About Sofonisba's Chess Game

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Who stars in Sofonisba's Chess Game?

Sofonisba's Chess Game stars Elizabeth van Sebelle.

Who directed Sofonisba's Chess Game?

Sofonisba's Chess Game was directed by Howard Burton.

How long is Sofonisba's Chess Game?

Sofonisba's Chess Game has a runtime of 1h 36m.

What is Sofonisba's Chess Game about?

An illuminating examination of Sofonisba Anguissola's iconic masterpiece as a window into the artist's full oeuvre while painting a detailed picture of Sofonisba's journey and the world she lived in to become one of the most accomplished female artists of her time. At a time when women were typically regarded as objects or madonnas to be represented in art, Sofonisba Anguissola (1532/5-1625) was something very different indeed: a highly respected painter and teacher who interacted with the likes of Michelangelo and Anthony van Dyck, and whose remarkable portraits were enthusiastically sought by many of the most powerful figures of the age. The Chess Game by Sofonisba is a remarkable group portrait of three of her sisters and a maid. It is widely considered to be one of her most compelling and innovative artworks: a painting whose many subtle levels of meaning offer a fascinating window on Sofonisba, her family, and contemporary 16th-century values.