1618 Isabella Clara Eugenia Infanta of Spain and Governess of The Low Countries by Marcus Geeraerts the Younger (Ferens Art Gallery - Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire UK)

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I am surprised to find this portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia in dress I associate with James I's UK. Fashion is overcoming national and religious borders.

Keywords:  1618, Gheeraerts the Younger, Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia, Princess, Spanish, Habsburg family, frizzy coiffure, feather headdress, floating ruff, lace, partlet, scoop décolletage, bows, tabbed sleeves, hanging sleeves, lining, three quarter length under-sleeves, back-flared engageantes, close skirt, maxi length skirt, shoes, shoe ornaments, earrings, bracelets, gloves, fan


Dec 31, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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