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OverviewStroke by stroke, color by color, the past comes alive as a young woman in Lombardy, Italy trains to paint with the masters. Will her ambition be too much for them? Or will she secure her place in the world of Renaissance art, despite them? As Sofonisba struggles to make her name, the Spanish empire invades Italy. With Michelangelo as her mentor and her father as her champion, Sofonisba dreams of painting the Spanish King. In this novel of Royal intrigue and artistic toil, we see the soul of the painter come alive. We watch as Sofonisba struggles to realize her dreams against the backdrop of patriarchal Europe. When Royal tragedy unfolds, we learn the true strength of our heroine. Romance, hardship, bankruptcy, and a legacy of hundreds of paintings that still influence today's artists. An authentic story of what it was like to be a woman of ambition in the Renaissance. History comes dramatically alive as we journey through the Renaissance with Sofonisba Anguissola. This is her story. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Donna DigiuseppePublisher: Lady in Ermine Press Imprint: Lady in Ermine Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.494kg ISBN: 9781734614701ISBN 10: 1734614706 Pages: 392 Publication Date: 20 December 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |