Lace Ruff Collection

Henry Herbert (c.1531-1604) 2nd Earl of Pembroke, c.1590 (oil on canvas)
NGW186827 Henry Herbert (c.1531-1604) 2nd Earl of Pembroke, c.1590 (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); 133.9x102.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Miniature portrait of Henry (1594-1612) Prince of Wales (w/c on vellum)
NGW238927 Miniature portrait of Henry (1594-1612) Prince of Wales (w/c on vellum) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 6.4x5.1 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588) (engraving)
5913153 Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester)

Marguerite of Lorraine, sister of Queen consort Louise of France, sister-in-law to Henry III of France
FLO4657410 Marguerite of Lorraine, sister of Queen consort Louise of France, sister-in-law to Henry III of France, wife of Anne Duke of Joyeuse, 1581

Sieve Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I in Ceremonial Costume, c. 1583 (oil on canvas)
ALG183354 Sieve Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I in Ceremonial Costume, c.1583 (oil on canvas) by Massys or Metsys, the Younger, Quentin (c.1543-89); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany

Portrait of a Lady Called Alathea, Countess Of Arundel, 1619 (oil on panel)
CH137837 Portrait of a Lady Called Alathea, Countess Of Arundel, 1619 (oil on panel) by Janssen van Ceulen, Cornelius (1593-1661); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Portrait of Sir Francis Walsingham, illustration from
745932 Portrait of Sir Francis Walsingham, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub. by Knapton, London 1742 (engraving) by Houbraken

Master Philip Perceval (b. 1599) c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
JEF144621 Master Philip Perceval (b.1599) c.1620 (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 143.5x70.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Title Page from Coryats Crudities, published in 1611 (engraving
XJF151699 Title Page from Coryats Crudities, published in 1611 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: travelled 1)

Portrait of Ferdinando II de Medici (1610-70) (oil on canvas)
BEN160889 Portrait of Ferdinando II de Medici (1610-70) (oil on canvas) by Sustermans, Justus (1597-1681); 59x47 cm; Museo degli Argenti, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

A Pair of Family Portraits, 1598 (oil on panel) (for pair see 228146)
RAF228145 A Pair of Family Portraits, 1598 (oil on panel) (for pair see 228146) by Geldorp, Gortzius (1553-1618); 101.6x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish

Portrait of Christine of Lorraine (panel)
AII85601 Portrait of Christine of Lorraine (panel) by French School, (16th century); 39x32 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Elizabeth of Austria (1554-92) Queen of France, c. 1570 (oil on panel)
PWI94310 Portrait of Elizabeth of Austria (1554-92) Queen of France, c.1570 (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72); 36x26 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1586 (oil on panel)
PNH419798 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c.1586 (oil on panel) by Zuccari, or Zuccaro, Federico (1540-1609); 85x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dolley Madison, c. 1817 (oil on canvas)
NYH154560 Dolley Madison, c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Otis, Bass (1784-1861); 73.7x61 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Portrait of a Lady, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
JEF144618 Portrait of a Lady, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Janssen van Ceulen, Cornelius (1593-1661); 54.7x43.1 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Princess Elizabeth (1533-1603) illustration from Portraits of Characters Illustrious
XJF145401 Princess Elizabeth (1533-1603) illustration from Portraits of Characters Illustrious in British History, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) and Charles Turner (c.1773-1857) (mezzotint)

Portrait of Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612) c. 1610 (w / c on vellum)
BI172827 Portrait of Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612) c.1610 (w/c on vellum) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 5.5x4.6 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Portrait of a Lady called Countess of Nottingham, 1600-05 (oil on wood)
3744074 Portrait of a Lady called Countess of Nottingham, 1600-05 (oil on wood) by Critz, John de (1555-1641) (attr.to); 113.6x85.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Portrait of a Man, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
500035 Portrait of a Man, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Varallo, Tanzio da (c.1575/80-c.1633); 125x99.5 (framed) 97.8x72.2 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Unfinished Portrait of an unknown lady, c. 1595 (w / c on vellum)
FIT84916 Unfinished Portrait of an unknown lady, c.1595 (w/c on vellum) by Hilliard, Nicholas (1547-1619); 18.2x12.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: larger scale)

Impression made from the reverse of Queen Elizabeth Is Second Great Seal (wax)
AMQ183059 Impression made from the reverse of Queen Elizabeth Is Second Great Seal (wax) by Hilliard, Nicholas (1547-1619); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Portrait of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628) (oil on panel)
PWI95759 Portrait of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628) (oil on panel) by Mosnier, Jean (fl.1617-38); Chateau de Beauregard, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Womans Head (oil on panel)
BRN198225 Womans Head (oil on panel) by Clouet or Cloet, Jean (1486-1540); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

John Speeds monument in the chancel of St Giles, Cripplegate
6340491 John Speeds monument in the chancel of St Giles, Cripplegate by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: John Speeds monument in the chancel of St Giles, Cripplegate)

Portrait of William Villiers (1613-43) Viscount Grandison, from Lodge s
KW181427 Portrait of William Villiers (1613-43) Viscount Grandison, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Villiers)

Banknote motif oval lathe work ornament resembling
Artokoloro

Woman large circular fur hat lace ruff 1645 Etching
Artokoloro

Portrait of an Elizabethan Lady with a Parrot (oil on canvas)
BAL99924 Portrait of an Elizabethan Lady with a Parrot (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Maximilien de Bethune, duc de Sully, 1614 (engraving)
XJF400623 Maximilien de Bethune, duc de Sully, 1614 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien de Bethune (1560-1641) duc de Sully, French soldier

Sir Francis Walsingham, 1738 (engraving)
XJF3058103 Sir Francis Walsingham, 1738 (engraving) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Walsingham (c.1532-90)

Portrait of the Duke of Chevreuse (oil on canvas)
XCF30248 Portrait of the Duke of Chevreuse (oil on canvas) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622); Collection of Earl Spencer, Althorp, Northamptonshire

Vicenzo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, 1600
XAM76985 Vicenzo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, 1600 by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); 108x88 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Portrait of Anne Waltham, 1572 (oil on panel)
XCF272239 Portrait of Anne Waltham, 1572 (oil on panel) by Quesnel, Francois (1543-1619); Collection of Earl Spencer, Althorp, Northamptonshire, UK; French, out of copyright

The Five Senses: Taste (oil on panel)
XMN244115 The Five Senses: Taste (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Les Cinq Sens, le Gout; ); Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Five Senses: Smell (oil on panel)
XMN244114 The Five Senses: Smell (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; Giraudon; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady in a Black Dress
BAL23139 Portrait of a Lady in a Black Dress by Eliasz, Nicolaes (Pickenoy) (1590-1653); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of Adriana van Nesse, 1611 (oil on panel) (pair of 190374)
XIR212574 Portrait of Adriana van Nesse, 1611 (oil on panel) (pair of 190374) by Mesdach, Salomon (fl.1611); 114x84 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

Portrait of the Artists Family (oil on canvas)
XIR158189 Portrait of the Artists Family (oil on canvas) by Cuyp, Jacob Gerritsz (1594-1651); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady aged 29, 1615 (oil on panel)
BAL178005 Portrait of a Lady aged 29, 1615 (oil on panel) by Miereveld, Michiel Jansz. van (1567-1641); 111.7x84.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Sir Thomas Winne, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
XYC165950 Sir Thomas Winne, c.1615 (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 212.75x129.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: Inscribed in ochre colour)

Portrait of Theodore de Beze (1519-1605) (oil on canvas)
XIR158128 Portrait of Theodore de Beze (1519-1605) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de la Societe de l Histoire du Protestantisme Francais, Paris, France; French

The Artist Painting, Surrounded by his Family, 1584 (oil on canvas)
XIR158101 The Artist Painting, Surrounded by his Family, 1584 (oil on canvas) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629); 176x250 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Robert Dudley (1532-88) 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1560s (oil on panel)
XYC153956 Robert Dudley (1532-88) 1st Earl of Leicester, c.1560s (oil on panel) by Meulen, or Muelen, Steven van der (fl.1543-68); 97.7x72.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Walsingham (c. 1532-90) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF153301 Portrait of Sir Francis Walsingham (c.1532-90) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Francis Walsingham (c. 1532-90) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF153300 Sir Francis Walsingham (c.1532-90) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Lace Ruff: A Fashion Statement Through the Ages" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of the lace ruff. This iconic fashion accessory, popularized by figures such as Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, has left an indelible mark on history. Intricately crafted from delicate lace, the ruff adorned both men and women alike during the Renaissance period. It symbolized wealth, status, and a keen eye for fashion. Cast your gaze upon the death mask of Mary Queen of Scots or Marguerite of Lorraine's three-pronged cap paired with a jeweled corset - their exquisite lace ruffs adding an air of sophistication to their ensembles. Even royalty couldn't resist its allure. The famous Sieve Portrait captures Queen Elizabeth I donning a ceremonial costume complete with her signature lace ruff. Sir Walter Raleigh himself was said to have laid his cape over a puddle for Her Majesty at Greenwich - a chivalrous act that showcased his admiration for this powerful queen. But it wasn't just nobility who embraced this trend; individuals from all walks of life sought to emulate these regal styles. Alathea, Countess Of Arundel exudes grace in her portrait wearing an intricately detailed lace ruff that perfectly complements her aristocratic attire. The influence extended beyond England's borders as well. Sir Francis Walsingham's illustration from "Coryats Crudities" showcases how even influential figures abroad recognized the impact of this fashionable accessory. From Master Philip Perceval's youthful charm captured on canvas to Ferdinando II de Medici's majestic presence depicted through oil painting - each portrait tells a unique story enhanced by the timeless beauty of the lace ruff. As we marvel at these historical artifacts and portraits today, let us appreciate how something as simple yet intricate as a piece of fabric could transcend time and leave an indelible mark on the world of fashion.