Brunehaut 1620 - 1664

"Brunehaut" is an etching by Stefano della Bella, created between 1620 and 1664, depicting a figure of the historical queen of the Franks, Brunehaut. The image presents her in a simple yet dignified pose, clothed in a long, flowing garment, her hand resting gently on her chest. The etching's accompanying text, written in French, details Brunehaut's life and tragic death. This piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies della Bella's skill in capturing both the essence of a historical figure and the intricacies of the human form in a small yet impactful format.