Description: (Renaissance painter)
Sofonisba Anguissola was an Italian Renaissance painter who made significant strides for women in the art world. She received a thorough education in fine arts and apprenticed with local painters, setting a path for other women to pursue art. Her talent was acknowledged by esteemed individuals like Michelangelo, and she later became the official court painter to King Philip II of Spain. Anguissola's portfolio encompassed portraits, religious artworks, and depictions of various subjects, highlighting her exceptional skill and adaptability.