Collerette Collection

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving)
ELD4831935 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving); Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) with her second husband Henry Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1445-1567), 1566 - Mary
NWI4946062 Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) with her second husband Henry Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1445-1567), 1566 - Mary, Queen of Scots, with her second husband Lord Darnley, 1566

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador and conqueror of Peru
NWI4922320 Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador and conqueror of Peru. Lithograph from an illustration by F.E

James II of Aragon called the Just - James II the Just (1267-1327). King of Aragon (1291-1327)
CUL4873583 James II of Aragon called the Just - James II the Just (1267-1327). King of Aragon (1291-1327), Sicily (1286-1296) and Sardinia (1324-1327). Portrait by anonymous author

Portrait of King James I (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland (Jacques Stuart, Jacques I of England)
FLO4669828 Portrait of King James I (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland (Jacques Stuart, Jacques I of England), in ermine cloak and lace ruff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period
FLO4672282 Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Men's costume at the time of Elisabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a tunic and padded panties and a collar (strawberry)
FLO4672265 Men's costume at the time of Elisabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a tunic and padded panties and a collar (strawberry) with a cape. From a period engraving

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4655426 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

English court dress of the mid-1500s
NWI4957092 English court dress of the mid-1500s.; (add.info.: English court dress of the mid-1500s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Princess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686414 Princess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Gentleman, reign of Charles IX, 1572. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet
FLO4686092 Gentleman, reign of Charles IX, 1572. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Lady, reign of Henry III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet
FLO4685979 Lady, reign of Henry III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Margaret, duchess of Joyeuse, sister to the queen, married Sept. 24, 1581
FLO4685962 Margaret, duchess of Joyeuse, sister to the queen, married Sept. 24, 1581. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Gentleman, reign of Henri III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from
FLO4685924 Gentleman, reign of Henri III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Noblewoman of France, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4705510 Noblewoman of France, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705483 Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4706514 English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Spanish nobleman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4706318 Spanish nobleman, 1660. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Knight and nobleman of Burgundy, 1581
FLO4705634 Knight and nobleman of Burgundy, 1581.; (add.info.: Knight and nobleman of Burgundy, 1581.); © Florilegius.

German nobleman 1577 and a countess of Holland and Zeeland 1600. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705570 German nobleman 1577 and a countess of Holland and Zeeland 1600. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Woman of Swabia, Germany, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704973 Woman of Swabia, Germany, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Count Giovanni Francesco CACCIA (1540-1625) - Italian Benefactor. 1841
JAB4120128 Count Giovanni Francesco CACCIA (1540-1625) - Italian Benefactor. 1841; (add.info.: Count Giovanni Francesco CACCIA (1540-1625) - Italian Benefactor. 1841); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Two May-September couples at a ball. The old and ugly partners have arranged the company of two young
FLO4677898 Two May-September couples at a ball. The old and ugly partners have arranged the company of two young, good-looking escorts, who flirt with each other

Woman of the court of King Henri III of France, 16th century. She wears lace ruff collar and cuffs, brocade dress
FLO4565365 Woman of the court of King Henri III of France, 16th century. She wears lace ruff collar and cuffs, brocade dress, satin skirt, and fan of swan feathers

City burgher and ironsmith Niklas Ruhl and his wife standing beside his coat of arms
FLO4644456 City burgher and ironsmith Niklas Ruhl and his wife standing beside his coat of arms. From an Aschaffenburg Guild Book, 1598. He holds a golden lily, and she a rose

Antoine, King of Navarre (Antoine de Bourbon, 1518-1562), and Jeanne III, Queen of Navarre (Jeanne d'Albret)
FLO4644192 Antoine, King of Navarre (Antoine de Bourbon, 1518-1562), and Jeanne III, Queen of Navarre (Jeanne d'Albret, 1528-1555). From a miniature painting

Oil paintings of children and women, late 16th century. Two-year old child A, one-year old child B, noble woman C
FLO4644556 Oil paintings of children and women, late 16th century. Two-year old child A, one-year old child B, noble woman C, and Sabine of Wurttemberg, Landgravine of Hesse D, 1560-1600

King Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria (1552-1612)
FLO4644494 King Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria (1552-1612). In lace ruff, plate armour decorated with gold, slashed padded hose and chainmail socks

English noblewomen in summer clothes (left) and winter clothes (right), late 16th century
FLO4644454 English noblewomen in summer clothes (left) and winter clothes (right), late 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

Diane d'Andoins (1554-1620) countess of Guiche, she was one of the mistresses of French king Henri IV
1761003 Diane d'Andoins (1554-1620) countess of Guiche, she was one of the mistresses of French king Henri IV, engraving by Peronard (1880); (add.info)

Portrait of actor and singer Joseph Vernon (1731-1782), holding a rose, wearing a cape and a strawberry
FLO4568836 Portrait of actor and singer Joseph Vernon (1731-1782), holding a rose, wearing a cape and a strawberry, for the role of Cymon in the piece of the same name

La RECOGNET, comedy by Remi BELLEAU of 1564 - In the role of Captain Rodomont.Drawing by Maurice Sand Theatre of French
JAB4120233 La RECOGNET, comedy by Remi BELLEAU of 1564 - In the role of Captain Rodomont.Drawing by Maurice Sand Theatre of French before Moliere 1873; (add.info.: La RECOGNET)

Polish woman in winter dress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4704997 Polish woman in winter dress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York, 1546-1628. Copperplate engraving after Reginold Elstrack from William Richard's
FLO4636643 Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York, 1546-1628. Copperplate engraving after Reginold Elstrack from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of

Knight (reiter) with wheel-lock pistol and harem pants A, jester with bladder and marotte (bauble), B
FLO4644278 Knight (reiter) with wheel-lock pistol and harem pants A, jester with bladder and marotte (bauble), B, and girl in long petticoat and apron from Strasbourg C

Swiss burger woman from the mid 16th century, holding a chalice. From a coloured pen and ink drawing
FLO4644196 Swiss burger woman from the mid 16th century, holding a chalice. From a coloured pen and ink drawing, probably for a stainless-glass coat of arms

Outfit of a wealthy London merchant, in the time of Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
FLO4672260 Outfit of a wealthy London merchant, in the time of Elizabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a long sleeve embroidered coat on red stockings. According to Gasper Rutz, 1588

Man's costume in the time of King Henry VIII (1491-1547), wearing a short jacket, a cape, a collar (strawberry)
FLO4672222 Man's costume in the time of King Henry VIII (1491-1547), wearing a short jacket, a cape, a collar (strawberry), trousers and shoes with square toe

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway
FLO4722233 Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Noblewoman of Genoa with flowers in her hair and bodice. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705968 Noblewoman of Genoa with flowers in her hair and bodice. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705559 Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Young French woman, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705539 Young French woman, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Young merchant of Brabant playing a lute, 1588, and a soldier from Holland, with arquebus and powder horn, 1588
FLO4705529 Young merchant of Brabant playing a lute, 1588, and a soldier from Holland, with arquebus and powder horn, 1588

Couple of the German nobility, around 1500 - Man and woman of German nobility, mid-1500s
NWI4956653 Couple of the German nobility, around 1500 - Man and woman of German nobility, mid-1500s. Antique hand-colored print, English; (add.info.: Couple of the German nobility)

A mistress of a clothes shop and her staff playing a game of a little bird told me
FLO4677624 A mistress of a clothes shop and her staff playing a game of a little bird told me. The women wear bonnets, aprons, and black dresses

Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet
FLO4688633 Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet, ruff and hose adopted by King George IV based on a design from the reign of King James I

Young girl from the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century, after Franz Hegi
FLO4686561 Young girl from the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century, after Franz Hegi. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et

Young girl of Cologne, Prussia, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686383 Young girl of Cologne, Prussia, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions

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"Collerette: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "collerette, " a term that refers to various historical portraits and artworks. These masterpieces offer us a window into different eras, showcasing the elegance, power, and diversity of those who lived before us. One such portrait transports us to Renaissance Florence, where we encounter a noblewoman exuding grace and sophistication. Behind her stands an exquisite representation of the Pitti Palace, symbolizing her connection to this illustrious city. Moving forward in history, we come across an engraving from the 19th century depicting Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. This renowned Spanish writer's image captures his intellectual prowess and enduring legacy. In another striking engraving from "Le Livre Rouge - Histoire De L'échafaud en France, " we meet Gabriel de Lorges, Count of Montgommery. His portrait tells tales of bravery and chivalry during tumultuous times. The naval realm beckons as we encounter Sir John Hawkins—an English admiral known for his contributions as a shipbuilder, navigator, and even slave merchant. This 19th-century engraving immortalizes his significant role within naval administration. Our journey takes us further back to medieval Brittany with Alan IV Duke—a crusader adorned in oriental attire that reflects cultural influences encountered during his travels. The painting's intricate details transport us to this distant era. Don Miguel I graces our narrative next—a Portuguese monarch depicted wearing the prestigious Necklace of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Joao Baptista Ribeiro's oil on canvas masterpiece showcases Don Miguel I's regal presence. William (Willem or William) of Orange emerges as another key figure—founder of Orange Nassau—who gazes upon Delft with determination etched onto his face. Guillaume the Taciturn's portrait captures his pivotal role in Dutch history.