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 René 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 Woodburns Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martins Lane, London, 1816.
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 René 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 Woodburns Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martins Lane, London, 1816.