Elisabeth of the Palatinate, philosopher princess, 1618-1680
Elisabeth of the Palatinate, philosopher princess, 1618-1680. Also known as Elisabeth of Bohemia or Princess-Abbess of Herford Abbey. Famous for her correspondence with Rene Descartes. Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatinate and King of Bohemia. With hair in curls, pearl necklace, low-cut gown with lace collar. After a portrait by the studio of Gerrit van Honthorst. Copperplate engraving from Samuel Woodburn's Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martin's Lane, London, 1816
Picture No
14017378
Media ID
46691456
Size
4863px x 6617px
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Credit
©Florilegius/Mary Evans
Source
Studio of Gerrit van Honthorst





























