Isabella Brandt, First Wife 1610

This portrait of Isabella Brandt, the first wife of the renowned Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, was painted in 1610. Rubens depicts Isabella in a refined and elegant pose, dressed in rich attire and jewelry, highlighting her social status. The subtle warmth of the background color contrasts with her cool skin tones, creating a sense of depth and adding vibrancy to the composition. This portrait exemplifies Rubens' mastery of oil painting and captures the grace and sophistication of a prominent figure in 17th-century Antwerp society.