Ruff Collection (#2)

John Milton at 21
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21

Riding Habits 1834
Riding habits. Woman: imbecile sleeves, embroidered canezou, cravat & top hat. Boy: pantaloons, waistcoat with a roll collar, short jacket with gigot sleeves, ruff

Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scotland, in a black and white dress with lace at the collar and cuffs

Margaret Vergh Gryffyth, horned woman
Margaret Vergh Gryffyth, Welsh woman who exhibited herself with a 10 centimetre horn growing from her forehead

A young fashionable man shows a girl how to play with a Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Expertise on the Diabolo is now indispensable

Boy with a Greyhound, c. 1570s (oil on canvas)
3492923 Boy with a Greyhound, c.1570s (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 173.7x101.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Christmas card with a clown on a tightrope, with the sea and rocks below. Date: circa 1890s

Harlequin Clown

L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Creator: Valadon, Suzanne (1865-1938)
L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901)
Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Portrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). Artist: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Portrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

Charles IX of France, 1898. Artist:s Krakow
Charles IX of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy

Effigy of Sir John Scudamore, 17th century
Effigy of Sir John Scudamore, a Lancastrian who died in 1616 aged 37. In the church at Kentchurch in Herefordshire, 17th century

Christmas card, clown in snow -- A Merry Heart goes all the way. circa 1905

Various birds on a sheet of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

6th Duke of Devonshire
William Spencer Cavendish 6th Duke of Devonshire Date: 1790 - 1820

Chocolate box design, lady in carnival mask
Chocolate box design, featuring the head and shoulders of a smiling lady in a carnival mask. Date: 20th century

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) (oil on panel)
BAL5526 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) (oil on panel) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Younger (c.1561-1635); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Promenade in the Garden, c. 1623 (oil on panel)
XAM72435 A Promenade in the Garden, c.1623 (oil on panel) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 31x51.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Dutch, out of copyright

Mrs. Holland (lady in waiting to Elizabeth I), aged 26, 1593 (watercolour on vellum)
BAL5930 Mrs. Holland (lady in waiting to Elizabeth I), aged 26, 1593 (watercolour on vellum) by Hilliard, Nicholas (1547-1619); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Portrait of Mary Herbert (1561-1621), Countess of Pembroke, from Lodge s
KW179835 Portrait of Mary Herbert (1561-1621), Countess of Pembroke, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School

Portrait of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-98) Lord High Treasurer (oil
BAL106908 Portrait of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-98) Lord High Treasurer (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); 223.6x140.3 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

GEORGE WISHART (1513-1546). Scottish reformer and martyr. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

ELIZ I / PLAYERS / 27 / 50
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Reigned 1558-1603

Philip Ii / Spain / Fursten
PHILIP II, KING OF SPAIN reigned 1556-98

DRESSMAKERs BILL C1816
Maids dress: melon sleeves, deep v corsage, chemisette & ruff, apron & turban. Lady: white pelisse with scallop edging & ribbon trim, dress with ruff & decorative hem

Friedrich V & Elisabetha
FRIEDRICH V von der Pfalz Winterkoenig of Bohemia, Elector Palatine also known as Frederick V and Queen Elisabeth of Bohemia, born Elizabeth Stuart

Mother Louse Alewife
Mother Louse, alewife, proprietor of Louse Hall, near Oxford : she is said to have been the last woman in England to wear a ruff

Coke / Posselwhite
EDWARD, LORD COKE. Jurist

Portrait of a Man aged Fifty-eight, 1594. Creator: Cornelius Ketel
Portrait of a Man aged Fifty-eight, 1594.

Portrait of a Woman aged Fifty-six, 1594. Creator: Cornelius Ketel
Portrait of a Woman aged Fifty-six, 1594.

Portrait of a Young Woman with a Rosary, 1609. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Portrait of a Young Woman with a Rosary, 1609.

Portrait of a Woman with a Dog, 1560. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Portrait of a Woman with a Dog, 1560.

Portrait of Jacques Le Roy, 1631. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Jacques Le Roy, 1631.

The Concert, 1630. Creator: Mattia Preti
The Concert, 1630.

William I, Prince of Orange, known as William the Silent, 1579. Creator: Adriaen Thomasz Key
William I, Prince of Orange, known as William the Silent, 1579.

Doris with Ruff Collar, 1906. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Doris with Ruff Collar, 1906.

Portrait of Mrs W. Collins, 1826. Creator: Margaret Carpenter
Portrait of Mrs W. Collins, 1826. The artist's sister Harriet's mother-in-law. Margaret Collins was a formidable woman who had opposed Harriet's marriage to her son

Children With A Cat, 1631. Creator: Dirck Hals
Children With A Cat, 1631.

Jan de Wael. From Icones principum virorum ('The Iconography'), 1645. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Jan de Wael. From Icones principum virorum ('The Iconography'), 1645.

Lucas Vorsterman. From Icones principum virorum ('The Iconography'), 1645. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Lucas Vorsterman. From Icones principum virorum ('The Iconography'), 1645.

Portrait of Petrus Scriverius, 1626. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Portrait of Petrus Scriverius, 1626.

Portraits of Shakspeare, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Portraits of Shakspeare, 1864. '...according to the best authorities, there is not even a portrait for which it can be asserted that he sat...The centre...[portrait] is the most authenticated

"A Train of Thought," by J. D. Watson, in the Winter Exhibition, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"A Train of Thought," by J. D. Watson, in the Winter Exhibition, 1864. '...the subject of this picture...is simply a young, intelligent, and gallant-looking fellow

Bartolomeo Schedoni, Italian Baroque painter
5893288 Bartolomeo Schedoni, Italian Baroque painter; (add.info.: Portrait of Bartolomeo Schedoni, Italian Baroque painter. Le Schidone)

Costume of Rolleville, drawn at le Havre
5855693 Costume of Rolleville, drawn at le Havre; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Rolleville, drawn at le Havre. She wears an elaborate tall bavolet hat of folded lace)

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"Ruff: A Glimpse into the Royal Era" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Queen Elizabeth I, as depicted by renowned artist George Gower. In his stunning portrait from 1588, we witness the regal elegance of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland. Her commanding presence is enhanced by her elaborate ruff collar, a symbol of power and prestige. As we explore further, our attention turns to a selection of fish – an intriguing hint at the culinary delights enjoyed during this era. The richness and variety on display mirror the opulence that surrounded the royal court. Moving on to another iconic figure, Mary, Queen of Scots graces us with her presence in a vibrant red costume. This portrayal captures her fiery spirit and unwavering determination amidst turbulent times. Nicholas Hilliard's masterpiece "Queen Elizabeth: The Ermine Portrait" transports us to 1585 when this enchanting painting was created. The delicate details showcase not only Elizabeth's beauty but also her affinity for fashion trends like ruffs adorned with pearls. William Tyndale/Whittock takes center stage next – an influential figure who played a pivotal role in translating the Bible into English during Elizabethan times. His contribution revolutionized religious practices while leaving an indelible mark on history. "Gingers Rule, " proclaims one portrait featuring none other than Queen Elizabeth I herself. Celebrating her distinctive red hair color, it serves as a reminder that uniqueness should be embraced and cherished. Frans Hals' masterpieces "The Laughing Cavalier" captivate us with their enigmatic charm across different eras - 1624 (1943) & (c1915). These paintings immortalize individuals whose laughter echoes through time, reminding us to find joy even amidst life's challenges. Elizabeth Talbot or Bess of Hardwick emerges as yet another remarkable personality from this period - a countess known for her formidable character and influential role in society.