Ruff Collection (#6)

Portrait of Claes Maertensz Thoveling, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Com Creator
Portrait of Claes Maertensz Thoveling, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1619, 1695-1722

Portrait of Ewoud Pietersz van der Horst, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Creator
Portrait of Ewoud Pietersz van der Horst, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1618, 1695-1722

Portrait of Cornelis Matelieff the Younger, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East Indi Creator
Portrait of Cornelis Matelieff the Younger, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1602, 1695-1722

Portrait of Geertruyd Reael (1600-52), 1640. Creator: Huygh Pietersz. Voskuyl
Portrait of Geertruyd Reael (1600-52), 1640

Portrait of a woman, 1651. Creator: Hercules Sanders
Portrait of a woman, 1651

Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627), 1627. Creator: Nicolaes Van Borculo
Portrait of Henricus van Zijl (1545-1627), 1627

Portrait of Pieter van Son (c.1590-1654), c.1622-c.1629. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of Pieter van Son (c.1590-1654), c.1622-c.1629. Attributed to Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy

Johanna Bardoel (d after 1667). Wife of Gerard van der Schalcke, 1644. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Johanna Bardoel (d after 1667). Wife of Gerard van der Schalcke, 1644

Portrait of Alid van der Laen (1542-1626), after 1653. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Alid van der Laen (1542-1626), after 1653. Copy after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

Portrait of Maerten Ruychaver (1545-1626), after 1653. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Maerten Ruychaver (1545-1626), after 1653. Copy after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

Portrait of a Man, in or after c.1625. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, in or after c.1625. Copy after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

Portrait of a Woman, c.1635. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Woman, c.1635. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Woman. Portrait of a Woman, possibly Sara Wolphaerts van Diemen (1594-1667), second Wife of Nicolaes Hasselaer

Gunilla Bielke, 1568-1597, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Gunilla Bielke, 1568-1597, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Gerhard Johan Vossius, 1577-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gerhard Johan Vossius, 1577-1649, c17th century

Portrait of Cornelis Pietersz Hooft (1546-1626), 1622. Creator: Cornelis Pietersz. van der Voort
Portrait of Cornelis Pietersz Hooft (1546-1626), 1622

Portrait of Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer (1554-1616), after c.1610. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer (1554-1616), after c.1610. Copy after Cornelis van der Voort

Portrait of Brechtje Overrijn van Schoterbosch (1592-1618), 1614. Creator: Cornelis Pietersz. van der Voort
Portrait of Brechtje Overrijn van Schoterbosch (1592-1618), 1614

Ferdinand II, 1578-1637, Holy Roman Emperor King of Bohemia and Hungary, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Ferdinand II, 1578-1637, Holy Roman Emperor King of Bohemia and Hungary, c17th century

Elizabeth, 1549-1597, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Mecklenburg, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Elizabeth, 1549-1597, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Mecklenburg, c16th century

Portrait of Adriana Croes, 1644. Creator: Jan Verspronck
Portrait of Adriana Croes, 1644

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

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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.