Albert Of Austria Collection

Portrait of Archduke Albert of Austria (1559-1621). Creator: Rubens, Peter Paul, (School)
Portrait of Archduke Albert of Austria (1559-1621). Private Collection

Portrait of Archduke Albert of Austria (1559?1621), Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, c. 1615. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain (1566-1633) as a nun, 1620s. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Portrait of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria (1559-1621). Private Collection

Central panel of the Ildefonso Altarpiece, c. 1630-1631. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia. Right side panel of the Ildefonso Altarpiece. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Infantas Isabel Clara Eugenia (1566-1633) and Catherine Michelle of Spain (1567-1597), ca. 1575. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), 1579. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia (1566-1633) with the Dwarf, Magdalena Ruiz, 1585-1588. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Archduke Albert VII of Austria. Left side panel of the Ildefonso Altarpiece. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), 1598-1599. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Portrait of Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain (1566-1633), c. 1615. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain in the Parc de Mariemont, First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

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"Albert of Austria: A Renaissance Archduke and Patron of the Arts" This captivating collection of portraits showcases the life and legacy of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria (1559-1621). Renowned artists such as Frans Pourbus the Younger, Peter Paul Rubens, Alonso Sanchez Coello, and Juan Pantoja de la Cruz have immortalized his image throughout history. In a striking early 17th-century portrait by Pourbus, we see Albert's regal presence captured with meticulous detail. His commanding gaze reflects his authority as an archduke. Rubens also pays tribute to this influential figure in another powerful depiction. The artist skillfully portrays Albert's strength and determination through bold brushstrokes. The Ildefonso Altarpiece further reveals Albert's devotion to religion. Its central panel features him in a pious pose, surrounded by religious symbolism that underscores his deep faith. On either side stand Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia and Catherine Michelle of Spain—two important women who played significant roles in his life. Sanchez Coello masterfully captures the essence of Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia in multiple paintings from different periods. In one piece from 1579, she exudes youthful grace while adorned with elegant attire befitting her royal status. Another painting depicts her alongside Magdalena Ruiz—a dwarf who was part of her entourage—an intriguing glimpse into courtly life during that era. Pantoja de la Cruz presents us with a stunning portrayal of Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia from 1598-1599. Her refined beauty shines through as she gazes confidently at the viewer—a testament to her growing influence within European politics. Rubens returns to depict both Archduke Albert and Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia separately but equally splendidly in later works from around 1615. These portraits capture their maturity and wisdom gained over years spent governing Spanish Netherlands.