A Double Ruff Collection

Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
5859944 Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Polanco, Andres Lopez (d.1641); 210.6--109.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (engraving)
1730117 Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (engraving) by Leu, Thomas de (1560-1612); (add.info.: Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-1592) french writer and philosopher, engraving by Thomas de Leu)

Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography)
397471 Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Les Affiches Etrangeres and Lith. Aug)

Gentleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236736 Gentleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rector at the University of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236857 Rector at the University of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Rector at the University of Paris, 1586)

Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236790 Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586)

Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236781 Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, Duke of Epernon, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)
7236775 Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, Duke of Epernon, 1580. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette)

Francis de Lorraine II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise. 1825 (lithograph)
7236739 Francis de Lorraine II, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis de Lorraine II)

Jacques of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Nemours, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)
7236863 Jacques of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Nemours, 1580. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Nemours, 1531-1585)

Costume of a page to King Henry III of France, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)
7236850 Costume of a page to King Henry III of France, 1580. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of a bourgeois man of Paris, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)
7236761 Costume of a bourgeois man of Paris, 1580. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a bourgeois man of Paris, 1580)

Miguel de Cervantes (engraving)
1731186 Miguel de Cervantes (engraving) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); (add.info.: Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) spanish writer, engraving after a drawing by Jean Paul Laurens)

Costume of the Master of Accounts of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236867 Costume of the Master of Accounts of Paris, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of the Master of Accounts of Paris)

Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236866 Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon)

King Henry IV of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236858 King Henry IV of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of King Henry IV of France (1553-1610)

Male fashion during the reign of King Charles IX of France, 1572 1825 (lithograph)
7236742 Male fashion during the reign of King Charles IX of France, 1572 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry I, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Count of Eu, 1580. 1825 (lithograph)
7236881 Henry I, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Count of Eu, 1580. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry I, Prince of Joinville)

Henri, Duke of Joyeuse, 1563-1608. 1825 (lithograph)
7236759 Henri, Duke of Joyeuse, 1563-1608. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri, Duke of Joyeuse, 1563-1608)

King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236753 King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry III of France, 1551-1589)

Sir John Coke, Secretary of State to King Charles I. 1814 (engraving)
7236118 Sir John Coke, Secretary of State to King Charles I. 1814 (engraving) by Dunkarton, Robert (1744-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Coke, 1563-1644, English politician, MP)

Philip II, King of Spain. Felipe II. 16th century (engraving)
7212190 Philip II, King of Spain. Felipe II. 16th century (engraving) by Mor, Antonis (1517-77) (after); (add.info.: Philip II, 1527-1598. King of Spain. Felipe II)

Caricature of womens costumes in the era of King Henry III and IV, 1850 (engraving)
7233262 Caricature of womens costumes in the era of King Henry III and IV, 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester, English judge and politician (engraving)
7185535 Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester, English judge and politician (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Montagu)

The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse (oil on canvas)
YOU4419343 The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Wedding Ball of the Duke of Joyeuse)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES groundhog, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206921 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES groundhog, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M: Groundhog)

Monmouth Cap (litho)
7161261 Monmouth Cap (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monmouth Cap. Illustration for Collins Wide World Geography Reader, Book I, England and Wales (Collins)

Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving)
7185599 Francis White, Bishop of Ely (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis White (1564-1638), Bishop of Ely

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fraise; Ruff; Krause (engraving)
7196078 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fraise; Ruff; Krause (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fraise; Ruff; Krause)

Portrait of young lady with coral necklace (oil on canvas)
6347390 Portrait of young lady with coral necklace (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 118x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Private collection)

James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton, Scottish politician and courtier (engraving)
7185498 James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton, Scottish politician and courtier (engraving) by Vaughan, Robert (fl.1622-1678) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Hamilton)

Christine of Lorraine (oil on canvas)
ALI269051 Christine of Lorraine (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

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"A Double Ruff: A Glimpse into the Fashion and Society of the Renaissance" Step back in time to the 16th century, where fashion was a statement of power and status. In Margaret of Austria's captivating portrait, we see her regal presence as Queen of Spain, adorned with an elaborate double ruff that exudes elegance. Meanwhile, Michel Eyquem de Montaigne's engraving captures the intellectual spirit of the era. As a prominent philosopher and writer, his attire reflects both scholarly sophistication and refined taste. Les Affiches Etrangeres lithography from 1897 takes us on a visual journey through various social classes during this period. From gentlemen at King Charles IX's court to rectors at the University of Paris, each lithograph showcases distinct costumes that symbolize their roles in society. The Merchant Provost of Paris dons an outfit reflecting his prosperous trade while maintaining an air of authority. Similarly, doctors at the Faculty of Medicine display their expertise not only through knowledge but also by wearing distinctive garments befitting their esteemed profession. Nobility is represented by figures such as Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, Duke of Epernon; Francis de Lorraine II, Prince Joinville; and Jacques Savoy, Duke Nemours. Their lavish attires emphasize their high rank within society. Even those serving royalty had unique uniforms like pages to King Henry III or bourgeois men who embraced fashionable trends while remaining true to their class identity. These lithographs provide a fascinating glimpse into Renaissance fashion and societal hierarchies. The intricate details showcased in each costume highlight not only individual style but also cultural norms prevalent during this transformative era.