Helena Antonia, 1579 - after 1621. Bearded female dwarf, born in Liege, Belgium. She worked at the court of Maria of Austria, the Holy Roman Empress. She was also a favourite of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain. After a print by Dominicus Custos.

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