Portret van Isabella Clara Eugenia, infante van Spanje by Cornelis Galle I

Portret van Isabella Clara Eugenia, infante van Spanje before 1634

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facial expression drawing

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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caricature

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pen-ink sketch

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limited contrast and shading

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portrait drawing

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This etching by Cornelis Galle I, created before 1634, is a portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia, the Infanta of Spain. The artwork is part of a series of engravings based on paintings by Peter Paul Rubens. The portrait is set within an oval frame, surrounded by decorative elements, including cherubs, serpents, and a dove, alluding to her power and position. The etching, which now resides at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and symbolism prevalent in 17th-century portraiture.

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