Portrait of Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), Infanta of Spain c. 1600

Frans Pourbus the Younger's "Portrait of Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia" is a striking example of 17th-century portraiture. The painting, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the Infanta of Spain in a refined and elegant manner. The composition emphasizes her regal status through meticulous details of her attire, including a large lace ruff, a pearl necklace, and a jeweled cross pendant. The artist's attention to detail and realistic depiction of the sitter's features contribute to the painting's enduring power, making it a treasured example of the era's artistic achievements.