Ruffs Collection (page 3)

Filippo di Piero Strozzi (engraving)
816623 Filippo di Piero Strozzi (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Filippo di Piero Strozzi, Italian condottiero)

Claudia de Medici (engraving)
812467 Claudia de Medici (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claudia de Medici - with text reading Austriae Ducissa Burgundia)

Frederick I of Bohemia (engraving)
816876 Frederick I of Bohemia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and - as Frederick I - King of Bohemia)

Portrait of King James I (engraving)
820145 Portrait of King James I (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I, wearing ruff, ribbon and pendant, 1721 (Jacobus Imus D.G)

Portrait of Miguel de Cervantes (engraving)
819869 Portrait of Miguel de Cervantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish novelist, playwriight and poet)

Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully (engraving)
819649 Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien de Bethune, first Duke of Sully, French soldier)

Portrait of King Henry IV of France (engraving)
819627 Portrait of King Henry IV of France (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV of France, also King Henry III of Navarre)

Portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (engraving)
819433 Portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (engraving) by Woodman, Richard (1784-1859); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Gresham, English merchant and founder of the Royal Exchange)

Portrait of Jacob Jordaens (engraving)
819328 Portrait of Jacob Jordaens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Jordaens, Flemish painter.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Portrait of Cornelis Danckerts de Ry (engraving)
820537 Portrait of Cornelis Danckerts de Ry (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornelis Danckerts de Ry, Dutch architect and sculptor)

Portrait of Engelbert Taye (engraving)
820508 Portrait of Engelbert Taye (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engelbert Taye, Baron van Wemmel)

Portrait of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (engraving)
820494 Portrait of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Dutch composer and organist)

Ruffs displaying to a Reeve, illustration from British Birds
740959 Ruffs displaying to a Reeve, illustration from British Birds by Kirkman & Jourdain, 1966 (colour litho) by Gronvold

Sir George Croke (etching)
1071425 Sir George Croke (etching) by White, Robert (1645-1703); 20x13 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Sir George Croke (1560-1642)

Portrait of Georg Eder, 1574 (engraving)
1071355 Portrait of Georg Eder, 1574 (engraving) by Rota, Martino (c.1520-83); 11.1x8.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Georg Eder (1523-87)

John Warner (oil on canvas)
3035863 John Warner (oil on canvas) by Taylor, John (fl.1669); 119.5x94 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: John Warner (1581 - 14 October 1666), fellow of Magdalen College

La Marchesa Isabella Grimaldi (engraving)
1047735 La Marchesa Isabella Grimaldi (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marchesa Isabella Grimaldi)

Portrait of Henry Stuart, Duke of Albany (engraving)
960081 Portrait of Henry Stuart, Duke of Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Stuart, Duke of Albany, king consort of Scotland)

Cornelis van der Geest, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035942 Cornelis van der Geest, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 24x17.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Cornelis van der Geest (1577 - 10 March 1638)

Sebastian Vrancx, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035929 Sebastian Vrancx, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 22.5x16.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Sebastian Vranckx (22 January 1573 - 19 May 1647)

A pair of clowns (colour photo)
3094165 A pair of clowns (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pair of clowns. Postcard, early 20th century. Signeds I P.); © Look and Learn

James I, 1787 (engraving)
2563374 James I, 1787 (engraving) by Somer, Paul van (c.1576-1621); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: James VI and I (19 June 1566 - 27 March 1625)

Portrait of a Family, 1661 (oil on oak panel)
5913384 Portrait of a Family, 1661 (oil on oak panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 42x48 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Giacometta (engraving)
1611679 Giacometta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giacometta. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 March 1875)

Portrait of a Man (engraving)
1604625 Portrait of a Man (engraving) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Man. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 March 1894)

A gentleman in black doublet and cloak with high collar, high standing white ruff
3936241 A gentleman in black doublet and cloak with high collar, high standing white ruff, tall black hat, beard and moustache, 1577 by Hilliard

Johann van Loo, Colonel of the Archers of St George (engraving)
1055833 Johann van Loo, Colonel of the Archers of St George (engraving) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann van Loo, Colonel of the Archers of St George)

A pair of clowns (colour photo)
3094167 A pair of clowns (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pair of clowns. Postcard, early 20th century. Signeds I P.); © Look and Learn

The cast of a play in costume (b / w photo)
3093743 The cast of a play in costume (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cast of a play in costume)

Adam de Coster, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035930 Adam de Coster, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 22.5x16.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Adam de Coster (c.1586 - 4 May 1643), Flemish painter

Portrait of Elisabeth of France (engraving)
819606 Portrait of Elisabeth of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Royale, Elisabeth of France)

Portrait of William Alabaster (engraving)
819239 Portrait of William Alabaster (engraving) by Jansen, Cornelius (1585-1638) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Alabaster, English poet, playwright, and religious writer)

Portrait of Andreas Cludius (engraving)
820516 Portrait of Andreas Cludius (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andreas Cludius, German legal scholar.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Elizabeth I of England (engraving)
812677 Elizabeth I of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, Queen of England.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Ludovic Stewart (engraving)
812533 Ludovic Stewart (engraving) by Somer, Paul van (c.1576-1621) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox and 1st Duke of Richmond)

Prince Frederick (engraving)
812417 Prince Frederick (engraving) by Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Royal Highness Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany)

Portrait of a bearded man (oil on panel)
3551565 Portrait of a bearded man (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 64 x 48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamped on the reverse with the coat-of-arms of the city of Antwerp)

John Leland (colour litho)
3102773 John Leland (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Leland. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Frances, Duchess of Richmond (1578-1639) from Generall Historie of Virginia
XYC266782 Frances, Duchess of Richmond (1578-1639) from Generall Historie of Virginia, 1624 (engraving) by Smith, John (1580-1641); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British

Portrait of a family, 1627 (panel)
RPH74622 Portrait of a family, 1627 (panel) by English School, (17th century); 40x50 cm; Private Collection; eRichard Philp, London; English, out of copyright

Le Polichinelle, 1874-76 (colour litho)
5905980 Le Polichinelle, 1874-76 (colour litho) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 55.1x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourth and last state, on vellum)

Ruffs and Plover (engraving)
6002914 Ruffs and Plover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruffs and Plover. Illustration for unidentified book of sports)

Portrait an Anne Blythe (1536-1615), wife of Peter Osborn, bust-length
5973801 Portrait an Anne Blythe (1536-1615), wife of Peter Osborn, bust-length, in a black dress with a ruff and gold chain (oil on panel) by English School

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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.