Ruffs Collection (page 2)

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

Portrait of an Old Woman, in the National Gallery (engraving)
1588611 Portrait of an Old Woman, in the National Gallery (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of an Old Woman)

A merry company playing music under a flowered porch in a garden (oil on panel)
1762041 A merry company playing music under a flowered porch in a garden (oil on panel) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 55x89 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Marten Pepyn, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035970 Marten Pepyn, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 23x18 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Marten Pepyn, or Pepijn (21 February 1575 - 1643), Flemish painter

Peter de Jode, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035940 Peter de Jode, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 23x18 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Petrus, or Pieter de Jode I (1570 - 9 August 1634)

Justus Lipsius, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035937 Justus Lipsius, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 22.5x17 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Justus Lipsius (18 October 1547 - 23 March 1606)

Ambrogio Spinola, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035936 Ambrogio Spinola, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 24x17.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Ambrogio Spinola Doria)

Alessandro Farnese, Prince of Parma (engraving)
816902 Alessandro Farnese, Prince of Parma (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma)

Francois de Bonne (engraving)
816591 Francois de Bonne (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguieres, soldier of the French Wars of Religion)

Portrait of Henry, Lord Darnley (engraving)
819602 Portrait of Henry, Lord Darnley (engraving) by Heere, Lucas de (1534-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Stuart, 1st Duke of Albany, styled Lord Darnley before 1565)

Portrait of Sir John Harington (engraving)
819492 Portrait of Sir John Harington (engraving) by Custodis, Hieronymus (fl.1589-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Harington)

Portrait of Francis Bacon (engraving)
819895 Portrait of Francis Bacon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban, English philosopher, statesman and author)

Portrait of William Shakespeare (engraving)
819385 Portrait of William Shakespeare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright)

Portrait of Jacques Callot (engraving)
820543 Portrait of Jacques Callot (engraving) by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Callot, French printmaker)

Portrait of a Notable (oil on canvas)
704470 Portrait of a Notable (oil on canvas) by Passarotti, Bartolomeo (1529-92); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Two Sons of Charles V, 16th century (oil on canvas)
704458 The Two Sons of Charles V, 16th century (oil on canvas) by Titi, Tiberio di (1573-1627); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Charles V (1500-1558)

Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing. Pleated collars, flounces (falbalas) and ruffs (chicories), have never been more in fashion than today

Ruffs and Reeves, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick
3438271 Ruffs and Reeves, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd, 1958 (colour litho) by Thorburn

Album Amicorum - Das Grosse Stammbuch of Philipp Hainhofer, in German, Latin
3712771 Album Amicorum - Das Grosse Stammbuch of Philipp Hainhofer, in German, Latin, French and Italian (pigment on vellum & paper)

Shakespeare at a Mercers to buy himself one of the new falling collars which are replacing ruffs (colour litho)
2791648 Shakespeare at a Mercers to buy himself one of the new falling collars which are replacing ruffs (colour litho) by Hatherell

"I forbid you to come near me with those scissors "(engraving)
2809370 " I forbid you to come near me with those scissors " (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Woman (engraving)
1039199 Portrait of a Woman (engraving) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Woman)

Portrait of Vincenzo Mirabella (engraving)
982055 Portrait of Vincenzo Mirabella (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincenzo Mirabella, Italian archaeologist, historian and architect)

Edward Coke, 1666 (etching)
1071467 Edward Coke, 1666 (etching) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); 30.2x19.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Sir Edward Coke (1 February 1552 - 3 September 1634), English barrister

Portrait of a Court Lady, 1560-70 (oil on canvas)
2970618 Portrait of a Court Lady, 1560-70 (oil on canvas) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77); 95.8x77 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Portrait of Prince Michele Peretti (oil on canvas)
704452 Portrait of Prince Michele Peretti (oil on canvas) by Facchetti, Pietro (1535/9-1619); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Marie Madeleine of Austria, Cosimo II and Ferdinand II de Medici, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
ALI450362 Portrait of Marie Madeleine of Austria, Cosimo II and Ferdinand II de Medici, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Sustermans, Justus (1597-1681); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Fashion plate of a lady in evening dress, advertisement from Modes de Paris, c
STC422634 Fashion plate of a lady in evening dress, advertisement from Modes de Paris, c.1825 (coloured engraving) (detail of 100997) by English School

James I (engraving)
2563372 James I (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: James VI and I (19 June 1566 - 27 March 1625)

Street garb of the stylish Philadelphia women photographed from life (b / w photo)
6002643 Street garb of the stylish Philadelphia women photographed from life (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ruffs and Reeves, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick
3438251 Ruffs and Reeves, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd, 1958 (colour litho) by Thorburn

John Falkner, c. 1605 (oil on panel)
2655584 John Falkner, c.1605 (oil on panel) by English School, (17th century); 82.2x73.3 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire

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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.