Isabelle de Bragance 1675 - 1707

Gérard Edelinck's engraving "Isabelle de Bragance" (1675 - 1707) is a powerful depiction of Isabelle, the Queen of Portugal, in a regal pose. The scene is allegorical, with figures representing her virtue and piety. The central figure of Isabelle is surrounded by angels and allegorical figures, including a figure holding a torch, symbolizing her religious devotion, and a crowned figure representing royalty. The composition is balanced and the figures are rendered with meticulous detail, emphasizing the importance of this historical figure.