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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 40 MIN

Season 5 ep. 8: The Chess Game, Sofonisba Anguissola

from Painting of the Week Podcast · host Seventh Art Productions

Phil and Laura are joined by author and filmmaker Howard Burton for this episode,  which examines an intriguing portrait of the 23 year old female artist's three sisters and a maid playing chess, a pastime typically reserved for men in Renaissance art to demonstrate their martial prowess...Support the show

Phil and Laura are joined by author and filmmaker Howard Burton for this episode, which examines an intriguing portrait of the 23 year old female artist's three sisters and a maid playing chess, a pastime typically reserved for men in Renaissance art to demonstrate their martial prowess... Support the show

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Season 5 ep. 8: The Chess Game, Sofonisba Anguissola

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