Isabelle de Valois, 1545-1568, Third Wife of Philip II of Spain

French or Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular medal with a sculpted profile portrait of Isabel Clara Eugenia. The subject is depicted in a side view, wearing an elaborate dress with a high collar and intricate details around the neckline and sleeves. Her hair is styled and covered with a sophisticated headdress. The medal is a shade of silver-gray, indicative of a metallic material. Surrounding the figure, there is an engraved inscription that names Isabelle, along with other details in Latin. The overall appearance of the sculpture is detailed and finely crafted, giving a sense of elegance and stature typical of Renaissance portraiture.