Neck Ruff Collection (#4)

Dandelot, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Dandelot, c16th century

Ambrogio Spinola, 1569-1630. Creator: Anon
Ambrogio Spinola, 1569-1630, unknown date

Portrait of Abraham de Potter, Amsterdam Silk Merchant, 1649. Creator: Carel Fabritius
Portrait of Abraham de Potter, Amsterdam Silk Merchant, 1649. Other Title(s): Abraham de Potter (1592-1650). Amsterdam Silk Merchant

The Directors of the House of Correction of Middelburg, 1643. Creator: Allaert van Loeninga
The Directors of the House of Correction of Middelburg, 1643

Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange, c.1579. Creator: Adriaen Thomasz Key
Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange, c.1579. Other Title(s): Willem I (1533-84), Prince of Orange, Called William the Silent

Portrait of Caecilia van Beresteyn (1589-1661), 1640. Creator: Michiel van Mierevelt
Portrait of Caecilia van Beresteyn (1589-1661), 1640

Portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck (1602-67), 1618. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck (1602-67), 1618

Portrait of Frederik Hendricksz. Vroom in front of his easel, 1610-1717. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Frederik Hendricksz. Vroom in front of his easel, 1610-1717. After a self-portrait

Portrait of Jacob Gerritsz van der Mij (1559/60-1635?), 1630. Creator: Joris van Schooten
Portrait of Jacob Gerritsz van der Mij (1559/60-1635?), 1630

Marie Allebé-Herckenrath, Grandmother of the Painter August Allebé, 1820. Creator: Cornelis Kruseman
Marie Allebe-Herckenrath, Grandmother of the Painter August Allebe, 1820

Standing woman in the dress of Münster, 1645. Creator: Anna ter Borch
Standing woman in the dress of Munster, 1645. Possibly after Gerard ter Borch

Portrait of a young Woman, c.1590. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a young Woman, c.1590

Dirk van Bronkhorst op zijn sterfbed tijdens het beleg van Leiden in 1574, 1574-1599. Creator: Unknown
Dirk van Bronkhorst on his deathbed during the siege of Leiden in 1574, 1574-1599. A man, probably Dirk van Bronkhorst the military governor of Leiden

Portrait of a Woman, probably Jacobmina de Grebber (?-1666), 1652. Creator: Anthonie Palamedesz
Portrait of a Woman, probably Jacobmina de Grebber (?-1666), 1652. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Woman, probably Jacobmina de Grebber (?-1666)Portrait of Caecilia van Beresteyn (1589-1661)

Two Well-dressed Couples, 1618. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
Two Well-dressed Couples, 1618. Two fashionably dressed couples, greeting each other

Portrait of a woman, 1645. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a woman, 1645

Portrait of a man, 1627. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a man, 1627

Portrait of Mertijntje van Ceters (1609-24), 1623. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Mertijntje van Ceters (1609-24), 1623

Group Portrait of an Unidentified Board of Governors, c.1625-c.1630. Creator: Thomas de Keyser
Group Portrait of an Unidentified Board of Governors, c.1625-c.1630

Portrait of a Woman, probably Anna Jagellonia, Queen of Poland, 1570-1580. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, probably Anna Jagellonia, Queen of Poland, 1570-1580

Portrait of a Woman, c.1642. Creator: Abraham de Vries
Portrait of a Woman, c.1642

Elegant Couples Courting, c.1616-c.1620. Creator: Willem Pietersz. Buytewech
Elegant Couples Courting, c.1616-c.1620. Other Title(s): Elegant Couples on a Terrace, Dignified Couples Courting

Portrait of a Goldsmith, Probably Bartholomeus Jansz van Assendelft, 1617. Creator: Werner Jacobsz. van den Valckert
Portrait of a Goldsmith, Probably Bartholomeus Jansz van Assendelft, 1617

Portrait of a Dutch Admiral of the Fleet, 1570-1610. Creator: Circle of Pieter Pietersz
Portrait of a Dutch Admiral of the Fleet, 1570-1610

Portrait of Dirckje Tymansdr Gael, called van der Graft, Wife of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn, 1588

Portrait of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn, Councilor in the College of the Admiralty of the Northern Qu Creator
Portrait of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn, Councilor in the College of the Admiralty of the Northern Quarter in Dokkum, 1588

Portrait of Ambrogio Spinola, 1609. Creator: Michiel van Mierevelt
Portrait of Ambrogio Spinola, 1609. Other Title(s): Portrait of Ambrogio Spinola (1569-1630)

Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), 1632. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), 1632

Portrait of François van Aerssen (1572-1641), Lord of Sommelsdijk, De Plaat and Spijk, 1636
Portrait of Francois van Aerssen (1572-1641), Lord of Sommelsdijk, De Plaat and Spijk, 1636

Portrait of a Lady, 1657. Creator: Jan Victors
Portrait of a Lady, 1657

Dirck Barendsz (1534-92), Painter, 1590. Creator: Cornelius Ketel
Dirck Barendsz (1534-92), Painter, 1590

Griete Jacobsdr van Rhijn (1585-1652), Wife of Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck, 1605

Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck (1564-1638), Admiral, Burgomaster and Councilor of Amsterd Creator
Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck (1564-1638), Admiral, Burgomaster and Councilor of Amsterdam, 1605

Portrait of Laurens Reael, c.1620. Creator: Cornelis Pietersz. van der Voort
Portrait of Laurens Reael, c.1620. Other Title(s): Portrait of Laurens Reael (1583-1637)

Portrait of the Family of Dirck Bas Jacobsz, Burgomaster of Amsterdam, 1634-1635. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
Portrait of the Family of Dirck Bas Jacobsz, Burgomaster of Amsterdam, 1634-1635

Portrait of Suzanna Moor (1608-57), in or after 1629. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Suzanna Moor (1608-57), in or after 1629

Portrait of a young Woman, 1637. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a young Woman, 1637

An old Man in 17th-century Dress, 1830-1868. Creator: Christiaan Julius Lodewijk Portman
An old Man in 17th-century Dress, 1830-1868

Herald, c.1590-c.1593. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
Herald, c.1590-c.1593. Herald in surcoat with the coats of arms of Culemborg, Teisterbant, Walgeris / Aquitania, Beusichem, Leck and Pallandt

Two Men in a Seventeenth-century Interior, Called A Conference, 1870. Creator: Lambertus Lingemans
Two Men in a Seventeenth-century Interior, Called A Conference, 1870

Portrait of Josina Jansdr de Carpentier (1601-34), 1632. Creator: Anon
Portrait ofJosina Jansdr de Carpentier (1601-34), 1632. Other Title(s): Portrait ofJosina Jansdr de Carpentier (1601-34)

Portrait of a Woman, c.1590. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, c.1590

Portrait of Pieter Willemsz Verhoeff (c.1573-1609), after c.1607. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Pieter Willemsz Verhoeff (c.1573-1609), after c.1607

Portrait of Margaretha de Geer (1585-1672), 1651. Creator: Jacob Gerritsz Cuyp
Portrait of Margaretha de Geer (1585-1672), 1651

Portrait of Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen (1608/09-1653), 1631. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen (1608/09-1653), 1631. Other Title(s): Merchant of Hoorn

Portrait of Trijntje Tijsdr van Nooij (1606/07-1646), 1631. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Trijntje Tijsdr van Nooij (1606/07-1646), 1631

Portrait of a Woman, probably Maria Schuurman (1575-1621), c.1599-c.1600. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, probably Maria Schuurman (1575-1621), c.1599-c.1600

Portrait of a Man, 1640. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Man, 1640

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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.