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title: The Game of Chess
author: Sofonisba Anguissola
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21083/the-game-of-chess/
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updated: 2025-10-10
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# The Game of Chess

_Authored by Sofonisba Anguissola_

## Image File

[![The Game of Chess](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21083.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21083.jpg)

## Image Caption

*The Game of Chess*, painting by [Sofonisba Anguissola](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sofonisba_Anguissola/), c. 1555.

This painting depicts three of Sofonisba's sister's playing a game of chess outside. With vibrant colors and luxurious clothing, Anguissola's artstyle was unique in the Italian Renaissance and well known throughout the royal courts of Milan and Spain.

National Museum in Poznań, Poland

## Cite This Work

### APA
Anguissola, S. (2025, October 10). The Game of Chess. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21083/the-game-of-chess/>
### Chicago
Anguissola, Sofonisba. "The Game of Chess." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 10, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21083/the-game-of-chess/>.
### MLA
Anguissola, Sofonisba. "The Game of Chess." *World History Encyclopedia*, 10 Oct 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21083/the-game-of-chess/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_of_Chess_(Sofonisba_Anguissola)) by [**Sofonisba Anguissola**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_of_Chess_(Sofonisba_Anguissola)). Submitted by [Howard Burton](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/irenaburton/ "User Page: Howard Burton"), published on 10 October 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.