Sleeves Collection (#6)

Beata von Yxkull, married Gyllenstierna (1618-1667), 1640. Creators: Anon, Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna
Beata von Yxkull, married Gyllenstierna (1618-1667), 1640

Portrait of Moses ter Borch, c.1670. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Portrait of Moses ter Borch, c.1670. The artist's brother, who was killed while fighting in the Second English Civil War

Portrait of Petronella de Waert, c.1670. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Portrait of Petronella de Waert, c.1670. Mother of Aletta Pancras

Portrait of Aletta Pancras, c.1670. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Portrait of Aletta Pancras, c.1670. Wife of Francois de Vicq

Hat painted like a shell, 1800. Creator: Anon
Hat painted like a shell, 1800. Chapeau peint en Coquille'. Woman, seen from behind, in a short-sleeved dress with zig-zag decoration, and a train

Portrait of a Woman, 1690-1729. Creator: Arnold Boonen
Portrait of a Woman, 1690-1729. Attributed to Arnold Boonen

Portraits of Sir Thomas Gresham and Anne Fernely, c.1560-c.1565. Creator: Antonis Mor
Portraits of Sir Thomas Gresham and Anne Fernely, c.1560-c.1565. Other Title(s): Portrait of Anne Fernely. Wife of Sir Thomas Gresham

Portrait of a Young Man, possibly Jacob Francken (1627-after 1656), c.1651. Creator: Aelbert Cuyp
Portrait of a Young Man, possibly Jacob Francken (1627-after 1656), c.1651

Portrait of Joseph Deutz, c.1648-c.1649. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Portrait of Joseph Deutz, c.1648-c.1649

Differing tastes, 1685-1690. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Differing tastes, 1685-1690

Portrait of Sophia de Vervou (c.1613-71), 1630. Creator: L. F. Woutersin
Portrait of Sophia de Vervou (c.1613-71), 1630

Philosopher with Mirror, 1600-1652. Creator: Unknown
Philosopher with Mirror, 1600-1652

Two women from Culemborg, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
Two women from Culemborg, c.1600-c.1625. Margaretha van Maurik and Petronella van Abcoude, the first and second wives of Johan, lord of Culemborg

Countess of Teisterbant, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
Countess of Teisterbant, c.1600-c.1625. Countess of Teisterbant, wife of Count Dirk van Teisterbant. Standing full-length with right hand resting on the coat of arms of Cleves

Two women from Culemborg, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
Two women from Culemborg, c.1600-c.1625. Barbara van Gemen and Aleid van Gotterswick. The first and second wives of Johan III, lord of Culemborg. Coats of arms of Gemen and Van Gotterswick

Johanna van Rijswijk (b. 1715), Wife of Jan Hendrik van Rijswijk, 1754. Creator: Isaac Lodewijk La Fargue
Johanna van Rijswijk (b. 1715), Wife of Jan Hendrik van Rijswijk, 1754

Portrait of a Woman, c.1590. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, c.1590

Adriana Johanna van Heusden, Wife of Johan Arnold Zoutman, 1770. Creator: August Christian Hauck
Adriana Johanna van Heusden, Wife of Johan Arnold Zoutman, 1770

Portrait of a Woman in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799

Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Creator: Mattheus Verheyden
Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Other Title(s): Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten (b)

Francis I (1494-1547), King of France, 1809. Creator: Unknown
Francis I (1494-1547), King of France, 1809. Copy after Titian

The Card Game on the Cradle: Allegory, 1643-1683. Creator: Johannes van Wijckersloot
The Card Game on the Cradle: Allegory, 1643-1683. An adult man the size of an infant lies in the cradle, rocked by a woman, as a game of cards goes on around them

Maria de Witte Françoisdr (b 1616). Wife of Johan van Beaumont, 1661. Creator: Jan Mytens
Maria de Witte Francoisdr (b 1616). Wife of Johan van Beaumont, 1661. Other Title(s): Maria de Witte Francoisdr (b 1616). Wife of Johan van Beaumont

Portrait of Anne of Hanover, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange, Consort of Prince Will... 1753
Portrait of Anne of Hanover, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange, Consort of Prince William IV, 1753

Portrait of Adriana Johanna van Wijck, Wife of Johannes Ploos van Amstel, 1829. Creator: Petrus van Schendel
Portrait of Adriana Johanna van Wijck, Wife of Johannes Ploos van Amstel, 1829

Girl at the Mirror, 1632. Creator: Paulus Moreelse
Girl at the Mirror, 1632. Other Title(s): Girl at the Mirror

Paris Fashions for April, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for April, 1856. The three figures represent the newest forms of sleeves and corsages which have appeared this season...Chapeau de Taffetas, rose

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

Hieronymus van Beverningk, 1670. Creator: Jan De Baen
Hieronymus van Beverningk, 1670. Other Title(s): Hieronymus van Beverningk (1614-1690). Lord of Teylingen. Government Paymaster

Portrait of Jan Boudaen Courten (1635-1716), lord of St. Laurens, Schellach and... 1690-1753
Portrait of Jan Boudaen Courten (1635-1716), lord of St. Laurens, Schellach and Popkensburg, Judge and alderman of Middelburg, 1690-1753

Portrait of a Woman (previously identified as Queen Elizabeth I), 1550-1574. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman (previously identified as Queen Elizabeth I), 1550-1574

Mrs. Allan Wellman, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Allan Wellman, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 6

Allegory of Transience, 1670-1681. Creator: Willem van Mieris
Allegory of Transience, 1670-1681. A young woman with flowers in her apron points to a skull and sheet music lying on a Persian rug on the windowsill

Woman tuning a theorbo, 1665. Creator: Frans van Mieris I
Woman tuning a theorbo, 1665

The Wife of Sebastiaan Leerse, 1804. Creator: Willem Bartel van der Kooi
The Wife of Sebastiaan Leerse, 1804

Woman from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Woman from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737

Portrait of Amalia van Solms (1602-75), 1650. Creator: Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst
Portrait of Amalia van Solms (1602-75), 1650. Other Title(s): Portrait of Amalia van Solms (1602-75), Wife of Prince Frederik Hendrik

Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies, 1670-1678. Creator: Samuel van Hoogstraten
Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies, 1670-1678

Geertruida den Dubbelde (1647-84), Wife of Aert van Nes, 1668. Creator: Bartholomeus van der Helst
Geertruida den Dubbelde (1647-84), Wife of Aert van Nes, 1668

The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Creator: Unknown
The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Other Title(s): The Fool. Copy after Frans Hals

Mary I, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
Mary I, (c1911). Queen Mary I of England. From a painting by Joannes Oorvus. In the National Portrait Gallery'. Published in "The Portrait Book of Our Kings and Queens 1066-1911"

Blair, Lucy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blair, Lucy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 12

Miss N.C. Potter, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss N.C. Potter, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 22

Tarvan, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tarvan, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 22

Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Storm, Diana, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

King, G. Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 May 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
King, G. Miss, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1914 May 12

Whitley, Marion, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Whitley, Marion, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Reed, Florence, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Oct. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Reed, Florence, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Oct. 5

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"Sleeves: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of sleeves, where fashion meets history and art intertwines with culture. From the regal elegance of Elizabeth I to the fierce determination of suffragettes, they have played a significant role in shaping our perception of power, grace, and resilience. In George Gower's portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland circa 1588, her majestic presence is enhanced by voluminous sleeves that symbolize her authority. These extravagant garments were not only fashionable but also served as a visual representation of her reign. Fast forward to a time when women fought for their rights on multiple fronts. The suffragette movement embraced unconventional methods like Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense. Imagine these brave women donning tailored suits with practical yet stylish sleeves that allowed them freedom while making a statement about their strength. Venturing outside the realm of royalty and activism, we find blacksmiths working tirelessly at their forge. Their muscular arms adorned with rolled-up sleeves speak volumes about hard work and dedication. These unsung heroes embody the essence of craftsmanship through sweat-soaked shirtsleeves. Frans Hals' iconic painting "The Laughing Cavalier" captures an enigmatic figure from two different eras - 1624 and 1943 or c1915 respectively. In both versions, his elaborate lace cuffs add flair to his flamboyant attire while reflecting changing fashion trends over time. Sleeves transcend gender boundaries as well; Vaslav Nijinsky effortlessly combines athleticism with grace in his tennis outfit featuring short-sleeved tops that allow him unrestricted movement on the court. This fusion between sports and style showcases how even functional clothing can be transformed into a fashion statement. Evening wear takes center stage in 1939 when glamorous gowns boasted intricate sleeve designs that added drama to every step taken on red carpets around the world.