Neck Ruff Collection (#7)

Portrait of a Young Lady, 1598-1601. Creator: Federico Barocci
Portrait of a Young Lady, 1598-1601

Portrait of a Lady, 1633-1636. Creator: Jacob Adriaensz. Backer
Portrait of a Lady, 1633-1636

Portrait of a Woman, 1634-1638. Creator: Jacob Adriaensz. Backer
Portrait of a Woman, 1634-1638

Sir Christopher Yelverton, justice of the Kings Bench, 1811. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Sir Christopher Yelverton, justice of the Kings Bench, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

Frederick, King of Bohemia; Obit 1632, 1812. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Frederick, King of Bohemia; Obit 1632, 1812. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of

Sir John Coke, Secretary of State under Charles I, 1813. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Sir John Coke, Secretary of State under Charles I. 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

Louise de Lorraine. Creator: Thomas de Leu
Louise de Lorraine

Charles I, King of England, 1650?. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Charles I, King of England, 1650?

Lodewijk de Dieu. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Lodewijk de Dieu

Conrad Vietor van Aken. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Conrad Vietor van Aken

Adriaen Tegularius. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Adriaen Tegularius

Philip III, King of Spain. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Philip III, King of Spain

David Nuyts, 1645. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
David Nuyts, 1645

Petrus Winsemius. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Petrus Winsemius

Julius Beyma. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Julius Beyma

Portrait of a Man Standing. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of a Man Standing

Two Figures in Costume. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Two Figures in Costume

Martin van Tromp. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Martin van Tromp

Eleanora, Wife of Ferdinand II, 1640s. Creator: Pieter van Sompel
Eleanora, Wife of Ferdinand II, 1640s

Ferdinand II. Creator: Pieter van Sompel
Ferdinand II

Sight. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Sight

Spring, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Spring, 1601

Hearing. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Hearing

Two Figures in Costume. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Two Figures in Costume

Two Figures in Costume. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Two Figures in Costume

Queen Elizabeth I, 1732. Creator: George Vertue
Queen Elizabeth I, 1732

Gillis de Glarges, 1643. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Gillis de Glarges, 1643

Rudolph Hegger. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Rudolph Hegger

"Portrait of a Women" after Franz Hals, 1890. Creator: Frans Hals
"Portrait of a Women" after Franz Hals, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Morning, c.1595-1598. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Morning, c.1595-1598

Study of a Head Known as "Le Buveur" after Franz Hals, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Study of a Head Known as "Le Buveur" after Franz Hals, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Portrait of a woman, said to be Marie Miraille, c1574. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a woman, said to be Marie Miraille, c1574

Portrait de Diane de France, duchesse d'Angoulême (1538-1619), fille légitimée d'Henri II, c1570
Portrait de Diane de France, duchesse d'Angouleme (1538-1619), fille legitimee d'Henri II, c1570

Portrait de Catherine de Médicis (1519-1589), reine de France, c1565. Creator: Francois Clouet
Portrait de Catherine de Medicis (1519-1589), reine de France, c1565

Portrait of Gaspard Gevartius, c1628. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Portrait of Gaspard Gevartius, c1628

Portrait of man in a black velvet suit, between 1605 and 1657. Creator: Hendrik Gerritsz Pot
Portrait of man in a black velvet suit, between 1605 and 1657

The Duchess of Talleyrand-Perigord, 1880. Creator: Gustave Jacquet
The Duchess of Talleyrand-Perigord, 1880

Portrait of a man, c1620. Creator: Flemish School
Portrait of a man, c1620

Abraham Bloemaert, 1648. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
Abraham Bloemaert, 1648

Cavalier Drinking, n.d. Creator: Antonio Casanova y Estorach
Cavalier Drinking, n.d

Portrait of a Sixty-year-old Woman, from Recueil d'estampes d'après les plus célèbres... c.1757
Portrait of a Sixty-year-old Woman, from Recueil d'estampes d'apres les plus celebres tableaux de la Galerie Royale de Dresde, c.1757

Winter, from The Four Seasons, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Winter, from The Four Seasons, 1601

A Portrait of a Woman, 1650. Creator: Jan de Bray
A Portrait of a Woman, 1650

Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1820. Creator: Vivant Denon
Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1820

Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1820. Creator: Vivant Denon
Portrait of a Young Lady, c. 1820

Gerard van Schoonhoven, 1628. Creator: Willem Jacobzoon Delff
Gerard van Schoonhoven, 1628

Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius, c. 1617. Creator: Jan Muller
Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius, c. 1617

Portrait of Artist and Pupil, n.d. Creator: Pieter Jansz. Quast
Portrait of Artist and Pupil, n.d

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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.