Neck Ruff Collection (#5)

Portrait of a Man, 1570-1700. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, 1570-1700. Copy after Aert Pietersz

Portrait of a Man, 1581. Creator: Adriaen Thomasz Key
Portrait of a Man, 1581

Portrait of a Young Woman, 1631. Creator: Thomas de Keyser
Portrait of a Young Woman, 1631

Self-Portrait, 1621. Creator: Abraham de Vries
Self-Portrait, 1621

Portrait of a Man of the Rijswijck or Van Rijswijk family, c.1610-c.1620. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man of the Rijswijck or Van Rijswijk family, c.1610-c.1620

Portrait of Ursula (1594-1657), Countess of Solms-Braunfels, c.1630. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Ursula (1594-1657), Countess of Solms-Braunfels, c.1630

Portrait of the Artist's Mother, 1628-1675. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Portrait of the Artist's Mother, 1628-1675

Portrait of Hugo de Groot (1583-1645), 1631. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Hugo de Groot (1583-1645), 1631. Other Title(s): Portrait of Hugo de Groot (1583-1645)

Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), c.1640-c.1644. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), c.1640-c.1644

Portrait of Willem van Oldenbarneveldt, Lord of Stoutenburg, Cavalry Captain in Spanish... 1634. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Willem van Oldenbarneveldt, Lord of Stoutenburg, Cavalry Captain in Spanish and Dutch Service, 1634

Three Regentesses and the ‘House Mother of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum, 1624. Creator: Werner Jacobsz. van den Valckert
Three Regentesses and the House Mother of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum, 1624

Portrait of a Man, c.1615-c.1620. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, c.1615-c.1620

Officers and other civic guardsmen of the XIth District of Amsterdam, under the command... 1613. Creator: Jan Tengnagel
Officers and other civic guardsmen of the XIth District of Amsterdam, under the command of Captain Geurt Dircksz van Beuningen and Lieutenant Pieter Martensz Hoeffijser, 1613

Portrait of a woman, 1646. Creator: Abraham Lambertsz. Van Den Tempel
Portrait of a woman, 1646

Portrait of a Man, c.1635. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, c.1635

Portrait of Sir Horace Vere (1565-1635), c.1615-c.1633. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Sir Horace Vere (1565-1635), c.1615-c.1633

Portrait of Anthonis van Utenhove (?-1625), Lord of Rijnesteyn, 1619. Creator: Paulus Moreelse (workshop of)
Portrait of Anthonis van Utenhove (?-1625), Lord of Rijnesteyn, 1619

Portrait of Ambrogio Spinola (1569-1630), c.1609-c.1633. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Ambrogio Spinola (1569-1630), c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Olivier van den Tempel (1540-1603), Lord of Corbeecke, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Syrius de Bethune (?-1649), Lord of Cogni, Mareuil, le Beysel, Toulon... c.1615-c.1633
Portrait of Syrius de Bethune (?-1649), Lord of Cogni, Mareuil, le Beysel, Toulon, Conegory and Chastillon, c.1615-c.1633

Johan van Schoterbosch (ca. 1564-1654). Councillor and Alderman of Haarlem, 1647. Creator: Jan Verspronck
Johan van Schoterbosch (ca. 1564-1654). Councillor and Alderman of Haarlem, 1647

Portrait of Charles de Levin (?-1592), Lord of Famars, Forimont and Lousart, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of an Unknown Count or Officer, possibly Jan the Elder (1535-1606), Count... c.1609-c.1633 Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an Unknown Count or Officer, possibly Jan the Elder (1535-1606), Count of Nassau, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Lodewijk Günther (1575-1604), Count of Nassau, c.1609-c.1633. Creator
Portrait of Lodewijk Gunther (1575-1604), Count of Nassau, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Willem Lodewijk (1560-1620), Count of Nassau, Nicknamed in Frisian... 1609
Portrait of Willem Lodewijk (1560-1620), Count of Nassau, Nicknamed in Frisian us heit (our father), 1609

Portrait of Lodewijk (1538-74), Count of Nassau, c.1609-c.1633. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lodewijk (1538-74), Count of Nassau, c.1609-c.1633

Portrait of Paulus Cornelisz van Beresteyn (1548-1625), Burgomaster of Delft, 1592. Creator: Jacob Willemsz
Portrait of Paulus Cornelisz van Beresteyn (1548-1625), Burgomaster of Delft, 1592

Portrait of Grietje Pietersdr Codde (1538-1607), 1586. Creator: Adriaen Thomasz Key
Portrait of Grietje Pietersdr Codde (1538-1607), 1586

Portrait of Archduke Albert of Austria (1559-1621), c.1600. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Portrait of Archduke Albert of Austria (1559-1621), c.1600

Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611), Queen of Spain, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Margaret of Austria (1584-1611), Queen of Spain, c.1600

Portrait of King Philip III of Spain (1578-1621), c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of King Philip III of Spain (1578-1621), c.1600

Portrait of a Man, 1623. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, 1623

Portrait of Belia Claesdr (1566-in or after 1652), 1630. Creator: Bartholomäus Sarburgh
Portrait of Belia Claesdr (1566-in or after 1652), 1630

Portrait of David de Moor (1598-1643), 1640. Creator: Abraham de Vries
Portrait of David de Moor (1598-1643), 1640

Portrait of Hendrickje Uylenburgh (1600-c.1682), 1629. Creator: Wybrand Simonsz. de Geest the Elder
Portrait of Hendrickje Uylenburgh (1600-c.1682), 1629. Other Title(s): Portrait of Hendrickje Uylenburgh (1600-ca. 1682). Wife of the Artist

Portrait of a Woman, 1629. Creator: Willem Cornelisz Duyster
Portrait of a Woman, 1629

Portrait of a Man, 1627. Creator: Willem Cornelisz Duyster
Portrait of a Man, 1627

The Musical Gathering, after 1700. Creator: Unknown
The Musical Gathering, after 1700

Portrait of an Old Lady, Possibly Elisabeth Bas, c.1640-c.1645. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Portrait of an Old Lady, Possibly Elisabeth Bas, c.1640-c.1645. Other Title(s): Portrait of an Old Lady, possibly Elisabeth Jacobsdr Bas (1571-1649), Elisabeth Jacobsdr Bas (1571-1649)

Portrait of Jochem Hendricksz Swartenhont (1566-1627), 1627. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of Jochem Hendricksz Swartenhont (1566-1627), 1627

Portrait of Maria Joachimsdr Swartenhont (1598-1631), 1627. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of Maria Joachimsdr Swartenhont (1598-1631), 1627. Other Title(s): Portrait of Maria Joachimsdr Swartenhont (1598-1631)Portrait of Maria Joachimsdr

Portrait of Maerten Rey (1595/96-1632), 1627. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of Maerten Rey (1595/96-1632), 1627. Other Title(s): Maerten Rey (d. 1632), Wine Merchant and Steward of the Arquebusiers Civic Guard

Portrait of Sir Pieter Courten (1581-1630), 1630. Creator: Salomon Mesdach
Portrait of Sir Pieter Courten (1581-1630), 1630

Portrait of Margarita Courten (1564-1640), 1625. Creator: Salomon Mesdach
Portrait of Margarita Courten (1564-1640), 1625

Portrait of a Woman, possibly Helena le Maire (1602 ?-after 1657), 1638. Creator: Pieter Dubordieu
Portrait of a Woman, possibly Helena le Maire (1602 ?-after 1657), 1638

Self-Portrait, c.1623. Creator: Paulus Moreelse
Self-Portrait, c.1623

Portrait of Anna van der Does (1609-1650), 1642. Creator: Paulus Hennekyn
Portrait of Anna van der Does (1609-1650), 1642. An eighteenth or nineteenth-century label on the back of this portrait states that the sitter is Anna van der Does, living from 1609 to 1650

Portrait of Maria Petitpas (?-1640), 1637. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Maria Petitpas (?-1640), 1637

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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.