Ruff Collection (#8)

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

Portrait of Margriet Benningh (1565-1641), c.1629-c.1640. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy (attributed to)
Portrait of Margriet Benningh (1565-1641), c.1629-c.1640. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Woman, possibly Margriet Benningh (1565-1641), Second Wife of Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer

Portrait of a Woman, 1603. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, 1603

Portrait of Jacobus Rolandus (1562-1632), in or after 1632. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jacobus Rolandus (1562-1632), in or after 1632. Other Title(s): Portrait of Jacobus Rolandus (1562-1632), Counter-Remonstrant Minister in Amsterdam. Copy after Cornelis van der Voort

Steven van Dalen (gest 1586), c.1580-1649. Creator: Unknown
Steven van Dalen (gest 1586), c.1580-1649. Other Title(s): Steven van Dalen (gest 1586)

Portrait of Anna Boudaen Courten (1599-1622), 1619. Creator: Salomon Mesdach
Portrait of Anna Boudaen Courten (1599-1622), 1619

Lucretia del Prado, Wife of Jeremias Boudinois, 1610. Creator: Gortzius Geldorp
Lucretia del Prado, Wife of Jeremias Boudinois, 1610

Jeremias Boudinois, 1610. Creator: Gortzius Geldorp
Jeremias Boudinois, 1610

Jean Fourmenois, 1590. Creator: Gortzius Geldorp
Jean Fourmenois, 1590

Portrait of Hortensia del Prado (?-1627), c.1625. Creator: Salomon Mesdach
Portrait of Hortensia del Prado (?-1627), c.1625

Portrait of Volckera Claesdr Knobbert (1554-1634), 1617. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Volckera Claesdr Knobbert (1554-1634), 1617

Portrait of Paulus Cornelisz van Beresteyn (1548-1625), in or after 1617. Creator
Portrait of Paulus Cornelisz van Beresteyn (1548-1625), in or after 1617

Portrait of Antoinette Walleran (1598-?), 1618. Creator: Jacob Lambrechtsz. Loncke
Portrait of Antoinette Walleran (1598-?), 1618

Portrait of Philippe le Mire (1596-?), 1618. Creator: Jacob Lambrechtsz. Loncke
Portrait of Philippe le Mire (1596-?), 1618

Portrait of Margarita Cassier, 1616. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Margarita Cassier, 1616. Other Title(s): Portrait of Margarita Cassier

Aernout van Citters (1561-1634), Lord of Gapinge, 1700-1753. Creator: Philip Van Dijk
Aernout van Citters (1561-1634), Lord of Gapinge, 1700-1753

Cornelis van Ceters (1503-99), 1700-1753. Creator: Philip Van Dijk
Cornelis van Ceters (1503-99), 1700-1753

The Painter in his Studio Painting the Portrait of a Married Couple, 1612. Creator: Herman von Vollenhove
The Painter in his Studio Painting the Portrait of a Married Couple, 1612

Portrait of a Man, possibly Joris van Cats (c.1590-1654), c.1621. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, possibly Joris van Cats (c.1590-1654), c.1621

Portrait of a woman, 1633. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a woman, 1633

Portrait of Eberhardt Hanekrodt (?-1637), c.1610-c.1620. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Eberhardt Hanekrodt (?-1637), c.1610-c.1620

Portrait of a man, 1633. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a man, 1633. Other Title(s): Portrait of a man

Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, 1610-1620. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck
Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, 1610-1620. (Lazarus is sitting on the floor near the door). Attributed to Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck

Interior with a Company, c.1622-c.1624. Creator: Bartholomeus van Bassen
Interior with a Company, c.1622-c.1624

Portrait of Maria van Utrecht (c.1552/53-1629), 1615. Creator: Paulus Moreelse
Portrait of Maria van Utrecht (c.1552/53-1629), 1615

The Giovedì Grasso Festival in front of the Ducal Palace in Venice, ca 1775. Creator: Guardi, Francesco (1712-1793)
The Giovedi Grasso Festival in front of the Ducal Palace in Venice, ca 1775. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Dance. Creator: Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755)
The Dance. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Jacob Cats (1577-1660), 1634. Creator: Michiel van Mierevelt
Portrait of Jacob Cats (1577-1660), 1634. Other Title(s): Portrait of Jacob Cats (1577-1660), Pensionary of Dordrecht and Poet

Portrait of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, in or after c.1616. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, in or after c.1616. Other Title(s): Portrait of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547-1619)

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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.