Portrait of Phillip II of Spain, painting by Sofonisba Anguissola, Spain, 1565.
Sofonisba served as Queen Isabel de Valois' lady-in-waiting and her painting teacher. This portrait of Phillip II showcases him in his usual attire of black clothing and tall hats, as well as the emblem of the Golden Fleece tied around his neck.
Museo del Prado, Madrid
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Anguissola, S. (2025, October 10). Portrait of Philip II. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21094/portrait-of-philip-ii/
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Anguissola, Sofonisba. "Portrait of Philip II." World History Encyclopedia, October 10, 2025. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21094/portrait-of-philip-ii/.
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