Three children with dog by Sofonisba Anguissola

Three children with dog 1590

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"Three Children with Dog" is a 1590 painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, a notable female artist of the Italian Renaissance. The painting depicts three children, two girls and a boy, arranged in a formal composition. The boy holds a small dog, a playful element in this otherwise dignified portrait. Anguissola's skill in portraying her subjects with realistic detail and subtle emotion is evident in this work, which showcases her talent beyond the typical confines of female artists in the 16th century.