Ruffs Collection

English Court Dress C16
Nobleman & Knight of the Order of the Garter at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. N.B trunk- hose, canions, peascod-bellied doublets, ruffs, cloaks, copotain hat, gowns, flat cap

Costumes designed by James Bailey for an Old Vic production of "Twelfth Night". Olivia's dress is painted nylon gauze. Date: 1954

Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas)
3246651 Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas) by Passerotti, Bartolommeo (1529-92) (attr. to); 121x92 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

A Procession of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1800-40 (oil on panel)
5910205 A Procession of Queen Elizabeth I, c.1800-40 (oil on panel) by Peake, Robert (c.1551-1619) (after); 38.4x53.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Calvary and the Family of Gillis de Smidt and Maria de Deckere (oil on panel)
471471 Calvary and the Family of Gillis de Smidt and Maria de Deckere (oil on panel) by Key, Adriaen Thomasz (1544-90); 181x118 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Family portrait (oil on canvas)
471504 Family portrait (oil on canvas) by Voort, Cornelis van der (b.c.1576-1624); 119x179 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Albert, Archduke of Austria (etching)
471324 Albert, Archduke of Austria (etching) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 42x 28.8 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Fish market (oil on canvas)
471248 Fish market (oil on canvas) by Valckenborch, Frederik (1570-1623); 120x180 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Calvary and the Family of Gillis de Smidt and Maria de Deckere (oil on panel)
471470 Calvary and the Family of Gillis de Smidt and Maria de Deckere (oil on panel) by Key, Adriaen Thomasz (1544-90); 181x118 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Charles Bonaventure de Longueval (engraving)
471459 Charles Bonaventure de Longueval (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 61.1x49.3 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Archduke Albert of Austria (engraving)
471458 Archduke Albert of Austria (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 40.2x28.2 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Portrait of a family, 1631 (oil on canvas) (see also 471107)
471106 Portrait of a family, 1631 (oil on canvas) (see also 471107) by Vos, Cornelis de (1585-1651); 168x238 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

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CAT. Tabby kitten wearing clown ruff and party hat, mouth open, smiling, happy Date: 18-11-2019

An Elegant Company, 1632. Creator: Pieter Codde
An Elegant Company, 1632

Group portrait of three gentlemen, three-quarter length
CH430296 Group portrait of three gentlemen, three-quarter length, seated in black costumes with lace collars, 1635 (oil on panel) by Keyser

An elegant company lunching on a terrace, 1623 (oil on panel)
3435601 An elegant company lunching on a terrace, 1623 (oil on panel) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 25x39 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum
5916339 Four Regents and the House Father of the Amsterdam Lepers Asylum, 1624 (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 134x209 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Gevartius (engraving)
1046959 Portrait of Gevartius (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Gevartius)

A Bible Lesson (engraving)
1045934 A Bible Lesson (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bible Lesson)

Portrait of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia (engraving)
960084 Portrait of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia (engraving) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia)

Portrait of a Man, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)
1067229 Portrait of a Man, mid 17th century (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); 74.3x61 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Dallas Art Association Purchase; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Sir Robert Berkeley (engraving)
982169 Portrait of Sir Robert Berkeley (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Berkeley, English judge and politician)

Portrait of Claud Hamilton, Lord Paisley (engraving)
819660 Portrait of Claud Hamilton, Lord Paisley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley)

Portrait of William Alexander, Earl of Stirling (engraving)
819650 Portrait of William Alexander, Earl of Stirling (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling)

Portrait of Matthew Wren (engraving)
819582 Portrait of Matthew Wren (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Wren, English clergyman and scholar, successively Bishop of Hereford)

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (engraving)
819532 Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francisco Pizarro, Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire)

Portrait of Abraham Darssie (engraving)
819240 Portrait of Abraham Darssie (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Darssie, translator)

Henry III of France (litho)
816785 Henry III of France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III of France.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Portrait of Jacques Auguste de Thou (engraving)
819962 Portrait of Jacques Auguste de Thou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Auguste de Thou, French historian and book collector)

Portrait of Torquato Tasso (engraving)
819947 Portrait of Torquato Tasso (engraving) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torquato Tasso, Italian poet)

William Alexander, Earl of Stirling (engraving)
819927 William Alexander, Earl of Stirling (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Alexander, Earl of Stirling, poet and statesman)

Portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (engraving)
819428 Portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (engraving) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Gresham, English merchant)

Portrait of James I of England and Ireland (engraving)
819380 Portrait of James I of England and Ireland (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James I of England and Ireland, James VI of Scotland)

Portrait of Felix van Sambix (engraving)
820490 Portrait of Felix van Sambix (engraving) by Miereveld, Michiel Jansz. van (1567-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felix van Sambix, Dutch writer. After Michiel Jansz)

Bernardo Tasso (engraving)
812613 Bernardo Tasso (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernardo Tasso, Italian courtier and poet. Engraved by A)

Adolf van Meetkercke (engraving)
812469 Adolf van Meetkercke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolf van Meetkercke, Flemish diplomat and humanist)

Queen Elizabeth I (engraving)
812409 Queen Elizabeth I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I, from a picture in His Majestys Collection at St Jamess Palace)

Enter several strange Shapes, bringing in a banquest... inviting the King, etc
3260684 Enter several strange Shapes, bringing in a banquest A....inviting the King, etc. to eat, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub

Judge Littleton, engraved by C. M. Dien (engraving)
2563379 Judge Littleton, engraved by C. M. Dien (engraving) by English School; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Sir Thomas de Littleton, or de Lyttleton (c.1407 - 23 August 1481)

John Warner (oil on canvas)
3035870 John Warner (oil on canvas) by Taylor, John (fl.1669) (after); 171x81 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: John Warner (1581 - 14 October 1666), fellow of Magdalen College

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"Ruffs: A Fashion Statement Through the Centuries" Step back in time to the English Court of the 16th century, where ruffs reigned supreme. These elaborate neckpieces were an essential part of English court dress during this era, adding a touch of elegance and grandeur to any outfit. Costumes designed by James Bailey for an Old Vic production of "Twelfth Night" in 1954 showcased Olivia's stunning dress made from painted nylon gauze. The addition of a ruff completed her regal ensemble, capturing the essence of Shakespearean drama. But ruffs weren't limited to theatrical productions; they also played a significant role in funeral clothing during the late 16th century. Portraits like that of an unknown man and his servant from 1579 depicted mourners adorned with black attire and intricate ruffs as they bid farewell to their loved ones. Even Queen Elizabeth I herself embraced these fashionable accessories. In "A Procession of Queen Elizabeth I, " painted between 1800-1840, we see Her Majesty donning an exquisite white lace ruff that perfectly frames her majestic visage. Throughout history, notable figures have been immortalized wearing these iconic neckpieces. Francis Bacon's portrait from 1731 showcases him sporting a lavish lace collar with delicate pleats, while John Fletcher's depiction on oak panel circa 1620 features him wearing a more understated yet still elegant ruff. Not only men but women too indulged in this fashion trend. Michael Drayton's portrait from 1599 shows him proudly displaying his intricately pleated linen collar, while Sir Francis Walsingham and Robert Dudley both opted for stylishly starched collars that added sophistication to their appearances. Beyond portraits and historical figures, even family portraits captured the allure of ruffs.