Portret van Isabella Clara Eugenia 1861 - 1863

This 19th-century engraving by Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben depicts Isabella Clara Eugenia, the Infanta of Spain, in a portrait that is characteristic of the era. Isabella Clara Eugenia, the daughter of King Philip II of Spain and Queen Anna of Austria, was an important figure in the Spanish Netherlands during her lifetime. The engraving captures Isabella Clara Eugenia in a formal portrait style, wearing a large, elaborate ruff, a symbol of status and wealth in the 16th and 17th centuries. The meticulous detail of the engraving, with its fine lines and delicate shading, creates a realistic and dignified portrait of the infanta. The artwork is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, providing insight into the history of the Spanish Netherlands and its ruling figures.