Isabella, Wife of Philip IV of Spain

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The image is an engraved portrait displaying a profile view of a woman from the chest up, positioned to the left. The woman has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and slightly open mouth, and her hair is styled in tight curls with adornments. She is wearing an intricate gown with ornamental patterns around the neckline and a cross-shaped pendant around her neck. The portrait is set within an ornate frame decorated with swirling motifs, masks, and mythical creatures. The background is filled with intricate line work and decorative elements. The words “ISABELLA V. ÁLESTA DI SPAGNA REGINA” encircle the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.7 × 13 cm (6 15/16 × 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.693

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65214686

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