Isabella Clara Eugenia, Infanta

Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The image shows a portrait of a woman from the chest up. Her hair is intricately styled with decorative elements on top. She has a serene expression with soft facial features, slightly arching eyebrows, and a direct gaze. She is dressed in elaborate clothing typical of the period, featuring a high lace ruff collar, richly embroidered fabric, and accessories like a detailed brooch and a string of beads or pearls. The background features a simple, textured circular frame with inscriptions identifying her as "ILLUSTRISSIMA ISABELLA AUSTRIACA." An ornate Latin inscription is present at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.7 × 11.1 cm (5 13/16 × 4 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.696

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. XV, no. 751


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65222480

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