Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate
(1618-1680), Abbess; daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine and King of Bohemia and Elizabeth of BohemiaSitter associated with 12 portraits
Elizabeth, Princess Palatine was the eldest daughter and most gifted child of Frederick V and Elizabeth Stuart, who were briefly elected King and Queen of Bohemia. She studied science and philosophy, and when Descartes stayed in the Netherlands a friendship between the princess and the philosopher developed. At her request, he became her teacher in philosophy and morals, and in 1644, he dedicated to her his Principia. The two maintained a philosophical correspondence for seven years until his death. Elizabeth went on to become abbess of the protestant ecclesiastical community of Herford in Germany.
Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate
studio of Gerrit van Honthorst
oil on panel, feigned oval, mid 17th century
NPG 340
Unknown woman, formerly known as Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate
by Unknown artist
oil on canvas, feigned oval, circa 1635
On display at Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley
NPG 543
The King and Queen of Bohemia and their family
by Willem de Passe
line engraving, 1622 or after
NPG D26452
Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate
by Crispyn van den Queborne
line engraving, mid 17th century
NPG D26470
Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate
by Crispyn van den Queborne
line engraving, mid 17th century
NPG D18201
Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate
by Wallerant Vaillant, after Unknown artist
etching, 1656
NPG D32641
Elizabeth, Princess of the Palatinate
after Crispyn van den Queborne
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D26471
'James I and his royal progeny'
by Charles Turner, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Willem de Passe
mezzotint, published 1814
NPG D25692
'James I and his royal progeny'
by Charles Turner, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Willem de Passe
mezzotint, published 1814
NPG D34878
'James I and his royal progeny'
by Charles Turner, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Willem de Passe
mezzotint, published 1814
NPG D9808
'James I and his royal progeny'
by Willem de Passe, published by John Bill, sold by Thomas Jenner
line engraving, circa 1625-1637
NPG D19378
'James I and his royal progeny'
by Charles Turner, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Willem de Passe
mezzotint, published 1814
NPG D19477
Related People
- Anne of Denmark (grandmother)
- Charles Lewis (Louis), Elector Palatine (brother)
- Princess Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia and Electress Palatine (mother)
- Frederick V, King of Bohemia and Elector Palatine (father)
- Frederick Henry, Prince of the Palatinate (brother)
- King James I of England and VI of Scotland (grandfather)
- Louise Hollandine, Princess Palatine (sister)
- Maurice, Prince Palatine (brother)
- Prince Rupert, Count Palatine (brother)
- Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover (sister)
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