Adriaen Van Der Werff Collection

A young Painter, 1670-1690. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
A young Painter, 1670-1690

Portrait of Lieutenant-General Godard van Reede, Lord of Amerongen, 1690-1703. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
Portrait of Lieutenant-General Godard van Reede, Lord of Amerongen, 1690-1703

A Couple Making Love in a Park Spied on by Children, 1694. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
A Couple Making Love in a Park Spied on by Children, 1694

God Holds Adam and Eve Responsible, 1717. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
God Holds Adam and Eve Responsible, 1717

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Creator: Unknown
Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Copy after Adriaen van der Werff

Bubble-blowing Girl with a Vanitas Still Life, 1680-1775. Creator: Unknown
Bubble-blowing Girl with a Vanitas Still Life, 1680-1775. Manner of Adriaen van der Werff

Portrait of Margaretha Rendorp, Wife of Jan van de Poll, 1692. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
Portrait of Margaretha Rendorp, Wife of Jan van de Poll, 1692

A Nymph Dancing to a Shepherd's Flute, 1718. Creator: Adriaen van der Werff
A Nymph Dancing to a Shepherd's Flute, 1718

Amor Kissing Venus, 1700-1725. Creator: Unknown
Amor Kissing Venus, 1700-1725. Manner of Adriaen van der Werff

Self-portrait with the Portrait of his Wife, Margaretha van Rees, and their Daughter Maria, 1699

Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d

Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English nobleman and Parliamentary general. General de Parlement
5913172 Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English nobleman and Parliamentary general. General de Parlement. In suit of armour with lace collar

Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, English statesman. Comte de Stafford. In lace collar over a suit of armour
5913170 Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Stafford, English statesman. Comte de Stafford. In lace collar over a suit of armour. With death mask, axe and baton below

George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Duc de Buckingham. In lace collar, pearl necklaces and leather breastplate
5913169 George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Duc de Buckingham. In lace collar, pearl necklaces and leather breastplate. Copperplate engraving by Charles Simonneau after Adriaen van der Werff

James VI of Scotland, James I of England, James Charles Stuart. Jacques Premier
5913164 James VI of Scotland, James I of England, James Charles Stuart. Jacques Premier. In lace ruff collar, coat and doublet, sash with figure of St. George and the dragon

Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) (engraving)
5913151 Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, English politician)

James V (1512-1542) (engraving)
5913129 James V (1512-1542) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of a bust of King James V of Scotland, with crown and thistle)

James IV (1473-1513) (engraving)
5913124 James IV (1473-1513) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of a bust of King James IV of Scotland in crown/ Jacques IV)

Elizabeth of York (1466-1503) (engraving)
5913123 Elizabeth of York (1466-1503) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Elisabeth of York, wife of King Henry VII of England)

Queen Mary II of Great Britain, 1730 (engraving)
5913182 Queen Mary II of Great Britain, 1730 (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: co-reign with King William III, Marie Reyne de la Grande Bretagne)

King James II of England, James VII of Scotland, Jacques II Roy d'Angleterre
5913180 King James II of England, James VII of Scotland, Jacques II Roy d'Angleterre. In wig, lace kerchief, chain with figure of St. George and the dragon

George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English soldier and politician. In lace collar, jacket and sash
5913174 George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English soldier and politician. In lace collar, jacket and sash. Copperplate engraving by Benedict Audran after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de

William I, Prince of Orange, William the Silent or William the Taciturn. Guillaume, Premiere Prince d'Orange
5913157 William I, Prince of Orange, William the Silent or William the Taciturn. Guillaume, Premiere Prince d'Orange. In suit of armour with lace ruff, coat of arms above

James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Scottish noble and soldier. Comte d'Aran
5913156 James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Scottish noble and soldier. Comte d'Aran. In suit of plate armour and lace collar

John Lesley, Scottish historian and Bishop of Ross. Eveque de Rosse. Dog with key
5913155 John Lesley, Scottish historian and Bishop of Ross. Eveque de Rosse. Dog with key. Copperplate engraving by Pieter Stevens van Gunst after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588) (engraving)
5913153 Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester)

Matthew Parker (1504-1575) (engraving)
5913152 Matthew Parker (1504-1575) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury and theologian)

Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554) (engraving)
5913141 Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Tudor politician)

Portrait of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and politician. With coat of arms
5913133 Portrait of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and politician. With coat of arms. Copperplate engraving by Pieter Stevens van Gunst after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's

Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) (engraving)
5913130 Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Two boys hoisting a portrait of Catherine of Aragon)

Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) (engraving)
5913127 Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Thomas Wolsey, English archbishop and cardinal to King Henry VII, 1473-1530)

Margaret Tudor (1489-1541) (engraving)
5913125 Margaret Tudor (1489-1541) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of a bust of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots, wife to King James IV of Scotland)

Henry VII (1457-1509) (engraving)
5913122 Henry VII (1457-1509) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry VII of England with crown, orb, sceptre, and coat of arms)

Henrietta Maria of France, wife of King Charles I of England. Henriette Marie de France
5913168 Henrietta Maria of France, wife of King Charles I of England. Henriette Marie de France. In dress with lace collar, pearl necklace. With crown and coat of arms

Elisabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, Electress of the Palatinate, wife to Frederick V, the Winter King
5913166 Elisabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, Electress of the Palatinate, wife to Frederick V, the Winter King. Elisabeth, Reine de Boheme

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, favourite of Elizabeth I. Robert d'Evreux, Comte d'Essex
5913162 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, favourite of Elizabeth I. Robert d'Evreux, Comte d'Essex. In lace collar, suit of armour, sash

Portrait of Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, or the Iron Duke
5913158 Portrait of Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, or the Iron Duke. In suit of armour with chain of the order of the Golden Fleece

Allegorical frontispiece with Europa, Zeus and Themis, 1730 (engraving)
5913150 Allegorical frontispiece with Europa, Zeus and Themis, 1730 (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info)

Philip II (1527-1598) (engraving)
5913149 Philip II (1527-1598) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Philip II of Spain, husband to Mary I of England. With coat of arms)

Lady Jane Grey (1537-1554) (engraving)
5913147 Lady Jane Grey (1537-1554) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Lady Jane Grey, Nine Day Queen of England. In French hood headdress)

Catherine Howard (1528-1542) (engraving)
5913139 Catherine Howard (1528-1542) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Catherine Howard, Queen of England, wife of Henry VIII)

Reginald Pole (1500-1558) (engraving)
5913135 Reginald Pole (1500-1558) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Reginald Pole, Cardinal, Archbishop of Canterbury. Wearing a mozzetta robe and biretta hat)

Nicholas Ridley (1500-1555) (engraving)
5913146 Nicholas Ridley (1500-1555) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley, English Bishop of London and martyr)

Martin Bucer (1491-1551) (engraving)
5913145 Martin Bucer (1491-1551) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Bucer, German Protestant reformer)

Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving)
5913142 Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward VI of England, in cap with feather, ermine robe)

Catherine Parr (1512-1548) (engraving)
5913140 Catherine Parr (1512-1548) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Catherine Parr, Queen of England, wife of Henry VIII)

Hugh Latimer (1487-1555) (engraving)
5913137 Hugh Latimer (1487-1555) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester and martyr, with coat of arms)

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) (engraving)
5913131 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Cranmer, archbishop of Canterbury. With mitre and coat of arms)

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Adriaen van der Werff, a renowned Dutch painter of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on art history with his exquisite portraits and historical scenes. His talent for capturing the essence of his subjects is evident in the copperplate engravings by Pierre Drevet and Charles Simonneau that immortalize notable figures such as Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, and George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. In these engravings, we see Lord Fairfax clad in a suit of armor adorned with a delicate lace collar. The attention to detail is remarkable as every intricate pattern is faithfully reproduced. Similarly, Duke Buckingham's portrait showcases his opulence with pearl necklaces contrasting against his leather breastplate. Van der Werff also ventured into depicting royalty like James VI of Scotland and James I of England. These engravings portray them wearing elaborate lace ruff collars and regal attire befitting their status. The inclusion of putti assembling a coat of arms beneath a crown symbolizes their power and lineage. The artist's skill extends beyond portraiture to include historical events such as Sir Nicholas Bacon's engraving or depictions from Scottish history like James V and James IV. Each scene captures pivotal moments in time while maintaining Van der Werff's signature attention to detail. Even Queen Mary II of Great Britain finds herself immortalized through Van der Werff's artistry in an engraving from 1730. Her regal presence emanates from the page as her likeness is meticulously rendered. One cannot overlook King James II of England whose wig-clad head rests upon a lace kerchief while he proudly displays a chain featuring St. George slaying the dragon—a symbol synonymous with English heritage. A vignette accompanying this engraving depicts an emperor losing his crown to a soldier—an allegory perhaps hinting at political turmoil during King James' reign. Lastly, General George Monck stands resolute in his lace collar, jacket, and sash.