Gorget Collection

The Night Watch, 1662, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Night Watch, 1662. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Portrait of a Couple, c. 1622, by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666)
Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666). Dutch painter. Portrait of a Couple, probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, c. 1622. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Elisabeth of France (1602-1644). Queen consort of Spain (1621 to 1644) and Portugal (1621 to 1640) as the first wife of King Philip IV of Spain

Marie de Medici (1575-1642). Queen of France. Portrait. Eng
Marie de Medici (1575-1642). Queen of France as the second wife of King Henry IV of France, of the House of Bourbon. Portrait. Engaving from a painting of F. Porbus at Historia Universal, 1885

Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Engraving. Colored
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Engraving by A. Carretero in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1884. Colored

CERVANTES, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright. Colored engraving

Costas Hummingbird at yellow desert flower
Male, immature Costas Hummingbird with the early morning sunlight reflected on his purple gorget as he approaches a stalk of desert yellow wildflowers

A crossbowman and his paviser, 1433. Arbalest in jacket and multicoloured clothes from the Chronique d'Engleterre
FLO4678460 A crossbowman and his paviser, 1433. Arbalest in jacket and multicoloured clothes from the Chronique d'Engleterre

Two suits of black armour made for a German knight of the Order of St. George of Ravenna, 1534
FLO4678577 Two suits of black armour made for a German knight of the Order of St. George of Ravenna, 1534. Suit of black armour edged in gilt, helmet with gorget of chainmail, horse in barding

John de Eltham, First Earl of Cornwall, 1316-1336, second son of King Edward II of England
FLO4678178 John de Eltham, First Earl of Cornwall, 1316-1336, second son of King Edward II of England. He wears a conical cervelliere helmet with coronet, vandyked drapery and gorget

Group of soldiers, 1554. Pikeman in corselet, gorget and steelhat; archer in brigandines, quilted breastplate
FLO4678231 Group of soldiers, 1554. Pikeman in corselet, gorget and steelhat; archer in brigandines, quilted breastplate, steel skull-cap

The Cavalier, 1870-1900. Creator: Louis Mettling
The Cavalier, 1870-1900

Portrait of Rupert (1619-1682), Prince-Palatine of the Rhine, in Combat Dress, after c.1645. Copy after

Soldiers in a Guardsroom, 1865-1867. Creator: Herman Frederik Carel Ten Kate
Soldiers in a Guardsroom, 1865-1867. Men in 17th-century dress

Portrait of Rembrandt with Gorget, 1629-1729. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandt with Gorget, 1629-1729

Prince Rupert, 1775. Creator: Valentine Green
Prince Rupert, 1775

Anne of Austria, circa 1571, by Alonso Sanchez Coello
Anne of Austria (1549-1580). Queen of Spain, fourth wife of King Philip II. Portrait by Alonso Sanchez Coello (1531-1588), circa 1571. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Luis de Requesens y Zuniga (1528-1576). Spanish military, poltician and diplomat. Governor of the Duchy of Milan (1572-1573) and the Netherlands (1573-1576). Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta

Fernando Nunez de Guzman (ca. 1480-1553). Spanish rhetorical, called Nunius Pincianus or Pinciano, and Greek Coomander. Professor of Greek at the University of Alcala. Portrait, detail

Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa (1519-1574). Spanish marine. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Juan de Herrera (1530-1597). Portrait by Urrabieta
Juan de Herrera (1530-1597). Spanish architect, mathematician and geometrician. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Urrabieta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Author of Don Quixote. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Jose Cebrian. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Tayadaneega, Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant (1743-1807), Mohawk chief and leader
FLO4690844 Tayadaneega, Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant (1743-1807), Mohawk chief and leader. He wears a feather headdress, metal gorget, shirt, and chain earring

Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A. D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins
619351 Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A.D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Sac & Fox Indian Chiefs / Group of Indians, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Sac & Fox Indian Chiefs / Group of Indians, between 1855 and 1865

Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap
FLO4657902 Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap, gorget and sleeve cuffs are all of painted cloth

Gorget for Composite Boys Armor for Foot Tournament at the Barriers, Augsburg, c. 1600

Gorget, Germany, 1620 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Gorget, Germany, 1620/50

Old Man with a Gold Chain, 1631. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Man with a Gold Chain, 1631

Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) defending his perch, Costa Rica

Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) showing its gorget colors, Panama

Shell Gorget - The Human Figure (engraving)
980420 Shell Gorget - The Human Figure (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shell Gorget - The Human Figure. Mound, Tennessee)

The Bird (engraving)
980416 The Bird (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bird. 1 Fragment of shell gorget, Alabama (1/1). 2 Gold ornament, Florida

Miscellaneous 1600-1800
LLM455301 Miscellaneous 1600-1800 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous 1600-1800)

Collar, Ardcrony, County Tipperary, Late Bronze Age, 800-700 BC (gold)
XBP390422 Collar, Ardcrony, County Tipperary, Late Bronze Age, 800-700 BC (gold) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); width: 26 cm; National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Portrait of a British Infantry Officer, c. 1740-50 (oil on canvas)
3267437 Portrait of a British Infantry Officer, c.1740-50 (oil on canvas) by Morier, David (1705-70) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: French and Indian War era)

Bust of a German woman of the late 15th century
Bust of a woman from the late 15th century. She wears German fashion of the era, and a red velvet turban, decorated with a golden angel brooch and tied with white ribbon

Advert, Gorget patent self-adjusting shirt and elliptic coll
Advert, the Gorget patent self-adjusting shirt and elliptic collar, from Cooper and Fryer, next door to the Haymarket Theatre, London. 1854

Close helmet, c. 1590-1625 (gilded steel with red velvet lining)
490884 Close helmet, c.1590-1625 (gilded steel with red velvet lining) by Dutch School; 33x34x21.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This helmet was originally intended for field use)

Breastplate, from the Castlellani Tomb at Palestrina (gold & amber)
704090 Breastplate, from the Castlellani Tomb at Palestrina (gold & amber) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Tayadaneega, Mohawk chief and leader
Tayadaneega, Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant (1743-1807), Mohawk chief and leader. He wears a feather headdress, metal gorget, shirt, and chain earring

Arfak astrapia, Astrapia nigra (Gorget paradise bird, Paradisea gularis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap, gorget and sleeve cuffs are all of painted cloth

Danae, c. 1623 (oil on canvas)
499781 Danae, c.1623 (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Orazio (1563-1639); 202.5x270 (framed) 162x228.5 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Horsemans arms, armour and accoutrements, 17th century. Cask helmet, pouldron and vambrace, gorget, guard de reine, pistol, spanner, saddle, lance. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Helmet, gauntlet, gorget, mace, and prick spur
Helmet and brigandine 1, iron greave or leg armour 2, gauntlet belonging to John of Gaunt 3, iron gauntlet 4, gorget 5, iron mace 6, antique iron pryck spur 7. Copperplate engraving by J

Portrait of a gentleman, with the monogram of Don Gaspar de Haro y Guzman (oil on panel)
492333 Portrait of a gentleman, with the monogram of Don Gaspar de Haro y Guzman (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81) (attr)

Gothic bevor, c. 1480 (steel)
490920 Gothic bevor, c.1480 (steel) by Spanish School, (15th century); 27.4x16.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

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"The Gorget: A Symbol of Power and Prestige in the 17th Century" In the iconic painting "The Night Watch" by Rembrandt, we catch a glimpse of a distinguished figure wearing a gorget. This metal collar, worn around the neck, was not only a fashion statement but also held significant meaning during this era. Elisabeth of France, Queen consort of Spain, can be seen in her regal portrait donning an exquisite gorget. It symbolized her status and authority as she played an influential role in European politics. Marie de Medici, Queen of France, chose to immortalize herself with a gorget adorning her elegant attire. This accessory reflected her power and position as she navigated through the complexities of court life. Even renowned Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes recognized the allure of the gorget. Though primarily known for his literary contributions, he too understood its significance as he posed for his portrait wearing this emblematic piece. Hernan Cortes, depicted in an engraving colored to perfection, proudly wore his gorget while conquering new lands. It served as both protection and representation of his military prowess during these expeditions. Nature itself embraced this symbol when Costas Hummingbird perched upon a yellow desert flower. The vibrant colors mirrored those found on ornate gorgers worn by nobility - nature's own tribute to their grandeur. Anne of Austria radiated elegance in Alonso Sanchez Coello's portrayal where she sported an intricately designed gorget. As queen consort to King Philip II of Spain, it accentuated her grace and elevated her presence at court events. Luis de Requesens y Zuniga showcased his military might with pride through his choice to wear a strikingly detailed gorget. As Governor-General of the Netherlands under Spanish rule, it embodied strength and authority throughout his reign.