Neck Ruff Collection (#2)

Portrait of Rhys Griffiths, 1617. Creator: Isaac Oliver I
Portrait of Rhys Griffiths, 1617

Lady Anne Bacon, c1600. Creator: Isaac Oliver I
Lady Anne Bacon, c1600. English scholar and writer Anne, Lady Bacon (nee Cooke, c1527-1610) made a lasting contribution to English religious literature with her translation from Latin of John

William III, 1475-1511, Duke of Jülich and Berg, c1500s. Creator: Anon
William III, 1475-1511, Duke of Julich and Berg, c1500s

Ture Bielke of Åkerö, 1548-1600, 1590. Creator: Anon
Ture Bielke of...kero, 1548-1600, 1590

Portrait of a Young Woman with a Pink, 1560-1569. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Younger
Portrait of a Young Woman with a Pink, 1560-1569. This young woman offers a pink (or dianthus, related to the carnation) to someone on her right, probably her betrothed

Portrait of a Gentleman, 1560-1569. Creator: Frans Floris
Portrait of a Gentleman, 1560-1569. The severe costume with its high, closed neck, starched ruff, and discretely ribbed sleeves

Portrait of a 28-Year-Old Man, Probably from the Snouck Family, 1603-1610. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a 28-Year-Old Man, Probably from the Snouck Family, 1603-1610. This gentleman wears the sober but elegant Spanish-inspired costume of the upper classes in the Southern Netherlands

Old Woman and Child Reading a Book, 1840s. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Old Woman and Child Reading a Book, 1840s. An old woman sits with her feet propped on a hassock, looking pensively into the distance. The young girl at her side reads from a large book

Sigismund, 1566-1632, King of Sweden King of Poland, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Sigismund, 1566-1632, King of Sweden King of Poland, c17th century

Portrait of Girolamo Mercuriale, 1588-1589. Creator: Lavinia Fontana
Portrait of Girolamo Mercuriale, 1588-1589. The Italian physician and scholar Girolamo Mercuriale (1530-1606) reads an edition of the pioneering work on human anatomy "On the Fabric of the Human

Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century

Portrait of a Noblewoman, 1617. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Noblewoman, 1617

Portrait of a Man, c17th century. Creator: Claude Vignon
Portrait of a Man, c17th century

Portrait of Cornelis Jacobsz. Delff, 1712-1795. Creator: Tako Hajo Jelgersma
Portrait of Cornelis Jacobsz. Delff, 1712-1795

Mauritz Sture, 1552-92, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Mauritz Sture, 1552-92, c16th century

Portrait of Michiel van Mierevelt, holding Jacob Willemsz. Delff painting, 1792. Creator: Aert Schouman
Portrait of Michiel van Mierevelt, holding Jacob Willemsz. Delff painting, 1792

AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Mary Stuart (1542-1587) was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567

AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1560s, (2023). Mary Stuart (1542-1587) was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567

Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger, 1597. Creator: Jan Muller
Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger, 1597

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Johan von Aachen, 1552-1615, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Johan von Aachen, 1552-1615, c16th century

Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Henry IV, 1553-1610, King of France, c16th century

Nils Svantesson Sture, 1543-1567, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Nils Svantesson Sture, 1543-1567, early 17th century

The Captain of the Infantry Marching to the Left, 1587. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Captain of the Infantry Marching to the Left, 1587

Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France, 1592. Creator: Jacob Bunel
Henri IV (1553-1610), King of France, 1592

Matthias, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1557-1619), 1600-1625. Creator: Circle of Hans von Aachen
Matthias, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1557-1619), 1600-1625

Hortensia del Prado (d 1627), 1599. Creator: Gortzius Geldorp
Hortensia del Prado (d 1627), 1599

Hortensia del Prado (d 1627), Wife of Jean Fourmenois, 1596. Creator: Gortzius Geldorp
Hortensia del Prado (d 1627), Wife of Jean Fourmenois, 1596

Pieter Jansz Kies (c 1536-97). Burgomaster of Haarlem, 1596. Creator: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem
Pieter Jansz Kies (c 1536-97). Burgomaster of Haarlem, 1596

Portrait of Sir John Burroughs (1587-1627), c.1620-c.1623. Creator: Jan Anthonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of Sir John Burroughs (1587-1627), c.1620-c.1623

The Artist's Studio, with self-portrait, late 19th century. Creator: Hugo Birger
The Artist's Studio, with self-portrait, late 19th century

Portrait of a Woman, 1638. Creator: Hendrik Gerritsz Pot
Portrait of a Woman, 1638. Attributed to Hendrik Gerritsz Pot

Portrait of a young Woman, 1560-1578. Creator: Giovan Battista Moroni
Portrait of a young Woman, 1560-1578

The late Duke of Rutland, K.G. - from the portrait by G. Sanders, 1857. Creators: John Lucas, Samuel Cousins
The late Duke of Rutland, K.G. - from the portrait by G. Sanders, 1857. Portrait of John Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland, ...copied from the whole-length...engraved by John Lucas and Samuel Cousins

Ferdinand II, 1610-1670, Grand Duke, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Ferdinand II, 1610-1670, Grand Duke, c17th century

Portrait of Jacobus Schotte, Burgomaster of Middelburg, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Jacobus Schotte, Burgomaster of Middelburg, 1732-1771

Portrait of Theodorus Velius, Writer of the Chronicle of Horn, c.1732-c.1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Theodorus Velius, Writer of the Chronicle of Horn, c.1732-c.1771

Portrait of a Lady, 1643. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Lady, 1643

Portrait of a Man, c16th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
Portrait of a Man, c16th century

Portrait of a Man, c.1630-c.1635. Creator: Jan Anthonisz van Ravesteyn
Portrait of a Man, c.1630-c.1635

Portrait of Magdalena de Cuyper, c.1635-c.1636. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Portrait of Magdalena de Cuyper, c.1635-c.1636

Portraits of Rogier Le Witer and his Wife, Catharina Behaghel, 1635. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Portraits of Rogier Le Witer and his Wife, Catharina Behaghel, 1635

Portrait of the Governors of the Kloveniersdoelen, 1642. Creator: Govaert Flinck
Portrait of the Governors of the Kloveniersdoelen, 1642

Portrait of Maritge Claesdr Vooght, 1639. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of Maritge Claesdr Vooght, 1639. Other Title(s): Maritge Claesdr Voogt (1577-1644), Wife of Pieter Jacobsz Olycan, Burgomaster of Haarlem

The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
The leaders of the cloth industry (Saainering) in Amsterdam, 1643

Portrait of a Man, in or after c.1648. Creator: Follower of Cornelis van der Voort
Portrait of a Man, in or after c.1648

Portrait of Maria Overrijn van Schoterbosch (1599/1600-38), 1622. Creator: Cornelis van de Voort
Portrait of Maria Overrijn van Schoterbosch (1599/1600-38), 1622

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"Exploring the Elegance of Neck Ruffs: A Fashion Statement Across Centuries" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the intricate world of neck ruffs, a fashion accessory that transcended eras. From Frans Hals' iconic painting "The Laughing Cavalier" to Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy's captivating "Portrait of a Woman, " these masterpieces showcase the allure and grandeur of this unique garment. In 1624, Frans Hals captured the essence of sophistication with his portrayal of an unknown cavalier donning an elaborate neck ruff. The delicate folds and exquisite lacework add a touch of opulence to his already striking presence. Moving forward to c1600, Paulus van Somer immortalized Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, wearing a regal neck ruff that exudes power and grace. This portrait is a testament to how neck ruffs became synonymous with nobility during this era. Fast forward once again to c1560-1570 when turned-down ruffs gained popularity as seen in the portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys by an unknown artist from 1937. The subtle elegance emanating from his attire showcases how even slight variations in style could make a significant impact on fashion trends. Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester in 1581 provides us with another glimpse into this fascinating trend. The queen herself flaunts an extravagant collar-like ruff that accentuates her royal stature while gracefully gliding across the dance floor. Sir Martin Frobisher's late 16th-century portrait by Cornelius Ketel highlights yet another variation – a more restrained version known as standing collars or cartwheel ruffs. These understated yet refined designs were favored by men seeking both comfort and style. Ellen Maurice's enchanting image painted by Marcus Gheeraerts captures her beauty enhanced by an intricately pleated neck ruff.