Specs Collection

Squeeze, pictured in 1978. Left to right are Jools Holland, Glenn Tilbrook, Golden Davis, Chris Difford and Harri Kakoulli

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Les Choristes (The Chorus Singers), 1877. Creator: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Les Choristes (The Chorus Singers), 1877. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Safety glasses. Safety glasses are usually made with shatter-resistant plastic lenses to protect the eye from flying debris. The sort seen here are often used in science laboratories

Take off your glasses
Jan Slotboom

Portrait of a Fool, c.1550. Creator: Verbeeck, Frans (c. 1510-1570)
Portrait of a Fool, c.1550. Private Collection

Gentlemen's Circle in the Reading Room. Scenes of life during the Biedermeier period. Private Collection

As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1638. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1638. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Taira no Kanemori (Mother with her child and an elderly woman), 1767-1769. Creator: Harunobu, Suzuki (1724-1770)
Taira no Kanemori (Mother with her child and an elderly woman), 1767-1769. Private Collection

Saint Mark, after 1518. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
Saint Mark, after 1518. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Portrait of the composer Gasparo de Alberti, 1547. Creator: Belli, Giuseppe (1520-after 1580)
Portrait of the composer Gasparo de Alberti, 1547. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Concert with Musicians and Singers, ca 1625. Creator: Paolini, Pietro (1603-1682)
Concert with Musicians and Singers, ca 1625. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1662. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1662. Found in the Collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier

In Vintage Outfit
Jan Slotboom

Picture No. 12020809
Cat, Blue Persian wearing 3D glasses, surprised expression Digital Manipulation Glasses created. Digital manipulation Date:

Picture No. 12020804
Cat - British longhair black golden shaded - smiling - wearing 3D glasses Digital Manipulation: made to smile. Digital manipulation Date:

Portrait of the composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), 1940. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. Artist: Annie Traquair Lang
Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Woman wearing patent Fairy eyeglasses, dainty, light, comfortable and rimless specs. Date: 1907

Illustration to the book "Ship of Fools"by Sebastian Brant, 1513
Illustration to the book " Ship of Fools" by Sebastian Brant, 1513. Found in the Collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Advert for Dolland & Co rimless spectacles 1908
Fairy eyeglasses, dainty, light, comfortable and rimless specs. 1908

Conspicilla, plate 15 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF448292 Conspicilla, plate 15 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oh no! It's broken!
Wieteke de Kogel

DayDreaming
Stefano Cicali

Concentration
Sara-le Elbar

six shades of red
Jan Slotboom

classical vintage portrait
Jan Slotboom

Bathing time at the seaside (L heure du bain au bord de la mer), 1896. Found in the collection of Musee de la Corderie Vallois

Portrait of a Lady with a Lorgnette, 1830s. Creator: Hampeln, Carl, von (1794-after 1880)
Portrait of a Lady with a Lorgnette, 1830s. Found in the Collection of State Art Museum, Yaroslavl

Portrait of Count Karl Robert Nesselrode (1780-1862), 1832. Creator: Lehmann, F. L
Portrait of Count Karl Robert Nesselrode (1780-1862), 1832. Private Collection

Self-Portrait with an Eyeshade, 1775. Creator: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779)
Self-Portrait with an Eyeshade, 1775. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Self-Portrait, 1780. Creator: Therbusch-Lisiewska, Anna Dorothea (1721-1782)
Self-Portrait, 1780. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Jerome reading, c. 1650. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Self-portrait with spectacles, 1773. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux Arts, Orle ans

Picture No. 12020792
CAT, Grey tabby cat wearing 3D glasses, lights CAT, Grey tabby cat wearing 3D glasses, lights. Digital manipulation Date:

Cover for the book Statuti, et ordini della venerabile Compagnia e Sacro Monte... 1588. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Reale, Turin

Hugh of Saint-Cher, 1351-1352. Found in the Collection of Chiesa di San Nicolo, Treviso

Portrait of John Calvin (1509-1564), 1559. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que de Gene ve

The Death of the Virgin, ca 1490-1510. Private Collection

Self-Portrait, 1842. Found in the collection of Museum Georg Schafer, Schweinfurt

Pavilion to the Fair Spring in Schonbrunn. Private Collection

Portrait of a child with a Lorgnette. Private Collection

Portrait of the author Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852). Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Nikolai Mikhaylovich Smirnov (1807-1870). Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of Ampliy Nikolaevich Ochkin (1791-1865). Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of Count Viktor Nikitich Panin (1801-1874). Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of Count Stanislaw Potocki (1782-1831). Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Fashionmongers. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

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"Specs: A Glimpse into the World of Eyewear Through Time" In a squeeze of nostalgia, we find ourselves transported to 1978, where Jools Holland and Glenn Tilbrook strike a pose wearing their stylish specs. These iconic musicians knew that eyeglasses could be more than just a visual aid; they were fashion statements. Fast forward to 1627, and Rembrandt van Rhijn unveils "The Parable of the Rich Fool, " but what catches our attention is not only the profound message conveyed but also the intriguing glasses adorning his subject's face. Even in those times, eyewear was an essential part of one's identity. Edgar Degas captures the essence of unity in "Les Choristes (The Chorus Singers)" from 1877. Amidst their harmonious melodies, these singers showcase their individuality through their choice of spectacles – proving that even artists appreciate both vision and style. Safety glasses may seem mundane today, but they play a crucial role in protecting our eyes from harm. They remind us that sometimes functionality takes precedence over fashion - yet safety can still be fashionable. Traveling back to 1907, we encounter a woman donning patent Fairy eyeglasses – dainty, light, comfortable rimless specs ahead of their time. These delicate frames epitomize elegance while providing clear vision for those who wore them. As Picture No. 12020809 unfolds before our eyes, we witness how eyewear has evolved throughout history – from practical necessity to trendy accessory. Each frame tells its own story as it graces different faces with unique personalities and tastes. Annie Traquair Lang immortalizes William Merritt Chase in her c1910 portrait capturing this American impressionist painter at work - his spectacles perched on his nose as he brings life to his canvas. The artist himself becomes art when framed by these timeless lenses.