Isabella Brandt (c.1626). Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640). Oil on canvas. Uffizi Ga
Isabella Brandt (c.1626). Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640). Oil on canvas. Uffizi Gallery, Florence.The Uffizi portrait of Brandt is one of a number of portraits of his wife that Rubens completed during their 17 years together. It is a half-length portrait against the dark background of a red curtain and a column. Isabella smiles out while holding a book, her finger marking her place. She has an engaging yet hesitant smile as if she would like to return to her reading. -- source link
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