Portret van Isabella Clara Eugenia, infante van Spanje 1616 - 1657

"Portret van Isabella Clara Eugenia, infante van Spanje" (1616-1657) is an engraving by Paulus Pontius (1603-1658) depicting Isabella Clara Eugenia, the Governess of the Spanish Netherlands. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features the Infanta in a formal portrait, draped in the rich attire of her rank, which contrasts with the austere tone of the engraving. The detailed composition, with a frame adorned with cherubs and a symbolic eye above, emphasizes her power and authority. The use of engraving, a popular medium of the era, conveys a sense of realism and detail, reflecting the techniques of the Baroque period.