Eleonora van Aquitanië 1620 - 1664

This etching by Stefano della Bella, created between 1620 and 1664, depicts Eleonora of Aquitaine, the Queen of France. The image shows her standing in a flowing gown, her profile turned slightly toward the viewer. The detailed inscription at the bottom of the print tells the story of Eleonora's marriage to the young King Louis of France, and her subsequent remarriage to the King of England. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's skill in capturing the details of clothing and facial expressions, a hallmark of his work.