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Ruff Collar Collection

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Francis White, English bishop, c.1564-1638

Francis White, English bishop, c.1564-1638
Francis White, Bishop of Ely, controversialist, c.1564-1638. In skull cap, ruff collar, doublet and mantle, writing with quill pen in a book. Fran. White T

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: John Weever, English antiquary, poet and historian, 1576-1632

John Weever, English antiquary, poet and historian, 1576-1632. In skull cap, ruff collar and doublet, with books and human skull

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Sudeley, c. 1508-1549

Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Sudeley, c. 1508-1549. Brother of Jane Seymour, 3rd wife, and later husband of Catherine Parr, 6th wife of King Henry VIII. In cap, ruff collar, fur cape

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele, 1582-1662

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele, 1582-1662. English nobleman and politician, known for his involvement in overseas colonies. In skull cap, ruff collar and robes

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: John Rogers, English Puritan preacher, c. 1570-1636

John Rogers, English Puritan preacher, c. 1570-1636
John Rogers, English Puritan clergyman, c. 1570-1636. Preacher of the word of God 31 years at Dedham in Essex. From a scarce print with skull cap, ruff collar, robes and Holy Book

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Alexander Henderson, Scottish theologian

Alexander Henderson, Scottish theologian, one of the founders of the Reformed Church of Scotland, 1583-1646.. In ruff collar, doublet and cloak, holding a book

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Thomas May, from his book Nim, the Satirical Puppy, 1637

Thomas May, from his book Nim, the Satirical Puppy, 1637
Portrait of an English dandy called Nim, the Satirical Puppy, 1637. Perhaps its author T.M. Thomas May, English poet, dramatist and historian, 1594-1650

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: James Hamilton, 2nd Marquis of Hamilton, 1589-1625

James Hamilton, 2nd Marquis of Hamilton, 1589-1625
James Hamilton, 2nd Marquis of Hamilton and 4th Earl of Arran, 1589-1625. Scottish nobleman and politician. In van Dyke beard, ruff collar, brocade doublet, gloves. James Hamleton

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587
Mary, Queen of Scots, Mary Stuart, Mary I of Scotland, 1542-1587. Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567, beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle, 1587

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Mary I or Bloody Mary, Queen of England, 1516-1558

Mary I or Bloody Mary, Queen of England, 1516-1558
Mary I, Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary, Queen of England, 1516-1558. In French hood, ruff collar, bejeweled gown trimmed with fur. Maria DG Regina Ang Fran et Hib

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: John Harington, 2nd Baron Harington of Exton, 1592-1614

John Harington, 2nd Baron Harington of Exton, 1592-1614. English courtier and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Rutland and Baron Harington of Exton. Oval portrait in ruff collar and doublet

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: George Gascoigne, English poet and soldier, 1534-1577

George Gascoigne, English poet and soldier, 1534-1577
George Gascoigne, English poet, soldier and courtier of the Elizabethan era, 1534-1577. In ruff collar and suit of armour, with books on a shelf. Tam Marti Quam Mercurio

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Thomas Egerton, Baron Ellesmere, 1540-1617

Thomas Egerton, Baron Ellesmere, 1540-1617. English noble, judge and statesman, 1st Viscount Brackley, Lord Keeper and Lord High Chancellor of England

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1565-1601

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1565-1601
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, English soldier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, 1565-1601. With beard, ruff collar and flat lace collar over doublet

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Richard Sackville, Lord Buckhurst, 3rd Earl of Dorset, 1589-1624

Richard Sackville, Lord Buckhurst, 3rd Earl of Dorset, 1589-1624. Gambler, wastrel, womaniser, debtor. Portrait in ruff collar, sash, breastplate and armour, gauntlet holding a staff

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: John Digby, 1st Earl of Bristol, English diplomat, 1580-1653

John Digby, 1st Earl of Bristol, English diplomat, 1580-1653
John Digby, 1st Earl of Bristol, English diplomat and royalist, 1580-1653. Lived at Sherborne Castle, Dorset. In plumed hat, ruff collar, cloak and doublet

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: John King, Bishop of London, died 1621

John King, Bishop of London, died 1621. In skull cap, ruff collar, ecclesiastical robes, holding a book and gloves. Johanis King Episcopi Londinensis

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Walter Curle, Bishop of Winchester, 1575-1647

Walter Curle, Bishop of Winchester, 1575-1647
Walter Curle, Bishop of Winchester, English theologian. In skull cap, ruff collar and ecclesiastical robes, 1575-1647. Gualterus Curle Episco Wintonien

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Abraham Darcie, active 1623-1635, author and translator

Abraham Darcie, active 1623-1635, author and translator of William Camden's Annales rerum Anglicarum, a history of Queen Elizabeth I. In ruff collar, cloak and doublet

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England

Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England, 1600-1649. In ruff collar, Order of Garter on ribbon, doublet, sash, breeches, hose, court sword, buckle shoes

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Charles, Prince of Wales, on horseback

Charles, Prince of Wales, on horseback
Oval portrait of Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England, 1600-1649. On horseback, in hat, ruff collar, embroidered doublet, breeches, boots, with baton. Carolus Princeps

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England

Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England
Oval portrait of Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England, 1600-1649. In ruff collar, doublet, order on ribbon. Princ. Carolus Magnae Britanniae et Hiberniae

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England

Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England
Oval portrait of Charles, Prince of Wales, later King Charles I of England, 1600-1649. Carolus Princeps Wallice. In ruff collar, breastplate, sash and order on ribbon

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Hugo Broughton, English divine, Hebraist, theologist, 1549-1612

Hugo Broughton, English divine, Hebraist, theologist, 1549-1612. In ruff collar, gown, holding a book and gloves. within cartouche. Theologus Literarum et Linguar Sacrarum Callentiss. Aetatis 37

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Charles Blount, 1st Earl of Devonshire, 1563-1606

Charles Blount, 1st Earl of Devonshire, 1563-1606

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: King James I of England, James VI of Scotland, 1566-1625

King James I of England, James VI of Scotland, 1566-1625. In crown, ruff collar, ermine cloak, with orb and sceptre. Jacobus DG Rex Ang Sco Fran et Hib

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury

Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury
Robert Abbot, Anglican bishop, academic and polemical writer 1560-1618. Master of Balliol College, Oxford, Regius Professor of Divinity, Bishop of Salisbury

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Anne of Denmark, queen of Scotland and England

Anne of Denmark, queen of Scotland and England, 1574-1619. Wife of King James VI of Scotland, later James I of England. In hat, earrings, ruff collar, brocade gown

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury

George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury
George Abbot, English Calvinist divine, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1562-1633. In cap, ruff collar, robe with puff sleeves, holding a book

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: John Howson, Bishop of Durham, c.1557-1632

John Howson, Bishop of Durham, c.1557-1632
John Howson, English academic and ecclesiastic, Bishop of Durham, c.1557-1632. In cap, full beard, ruff collar, velvet robes. With coat of arms. Johannis Howsoni Episcopi Dunelmensis

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, 1561-1626

Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, 1561-1626. Lord Chamberlain, Lord High Treasurer of England to King James I, Knight of the Garter. In hat, ruff collar, doublet and cloak, holding a ribbon

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: English sailor, 16th century

English sailor, 16th century. He wears a fur hat, ruff collar, short jacket and wide puffed breeches. Marin Anglais. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Fashionable noblewomen by Jost Ammon, 16th century

Fashionable noblewomen by Jost Ammon, 16th century. German royalty and courtiers in crowns and fancy hats, tall ruff collars, gowns with bodices, full sleeves, brocade petticoats

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: French costumes, 16th century

French costumes, 16th century. Woman in voluminous cape with child in ruff collar. Men in doublets and hose. Costumes Divers, France, XVIe siecle

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Portrait of George Keith, 4th Earl Marechal, c. 1553-1623

Portrait of George Keith, 4th Earl Marechal, c. 1553-1623. Founder of Marechal College in Aberdeen, in 1593

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Profile portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587)

Profile portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), queen from 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. In wimple with long veil, dress with ruff collar, Mary, Queen of Scotland

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I
Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his velvet cloak in a puddle to protect Queen Elizabeth I's shoes. Spoiling a cloak and making a fortune

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costumes of Switzerland and the Tyrol, 1858

Costumes of Switzerland and the Tyrol, 1858

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: French people promenading in a Paris park, 1858

French people promenading in a Paris park, 1858

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Frans Pourbus the Younger, Flemish painter, 1569-1622

Frans Pourbus the Younger, Flemish painter, 1569-1622
Frans Pourbus the Younger, Flemish portrait painter, son of Frans Pourbus the Elder, 1569-1622. Painter to Marie de Medici and the Duke of Mantua

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Federigo Barocci, Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker, c

Federigo Barocci, Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker, c.1535-1612. Original name Federico Fiori, nicknamed Il Baroccio. In ruff collar and doublet

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Antonis Mor, Netherlandish portrait painter, c.1517-1577

Antonis Mor, Netherlandish portrait painter, c.1517-1577
Antonis Mor, or Anthonis Mor van Dashorst or Antonio Moro, Netherlandish court portrait painter, c.1517-1577

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Leonello Spada, Italian Baroque painter, 1576-1622

Leonello Spada, Italian Baroque painter, 1576-1622
Leonello Spada, Italian painter of the Baroque period, 1576-1622. Active in Rome and his native city of Bologna, a follower of Caravaggio

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: French woman in winter fashion, First Empire, 1814

French woman in winter fashion, First Empire, 1814. In bonnet with black plumes, high-waisted, fur-trimmed blue coat with ruff collar, holding a large fur muff. Costume d'Hiver

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Francois Malherbe, French poet, critic and translator

Francois Malherbe, French poet, critic and translator
Francois Malherbe, 1555-1628, French poet, critic and translator. In ruff collar, black doublet, breeches, holding a quill pen seated at a desk. Francois Malberbe, mort en 1628

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Soldier of the Swiss Guards, reign of King Henry IV of France

Soldier of the Swiss Guards, reign of King Henry IV of France
Soldier of the Swiss Guards during the reign of King Henry IV, 1589-1610

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues, circa 1600

Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues, circa 1600
Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues, Marquise de Verneuil, 1579-1633, favourite mistress of King Henry IV of France after the death of Gabrielle d'Estrées in 1599

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of a page to King Henry IV, circa 1600

Costume of a page to King Henry IV, circa 1600
Costume of a page to King Henry IV of France, circa 1600. In ruff collar, doublet with slashed sleeves, striped pumpkin breeches, hose, garters, shoes and plumed hat. Page du Roi Henry IV

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Gabrielle d'Estrées, mistress, confidante and adviser of Henry

Gabrielle d'Estrées, mistress, confidante and adviser of Henry
Gabrielle d'Estrées, 1573-1599, mistress, confidante and adviser of Henry IV of France, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of a bourgeois man in the reign of King Henry IV

Costume of a bourgeois man in the reign of King Henry IV
Costume of a bourgeois man during the reign of King Henry IV of France. In plumed hat, ruff collar, cape, slashed doublet, hose, and sword. Habit Civil sous le Regne de Henry IV

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Maximilien de Béthune, 1st Duke of Sully

Maximilien de Béthune, 1st Duke of Sully
Maximilien de Béthune, 1560-1641, 1st Duke of Sully, Marquis of Rosny and Nogent, Count of Muret and Villebon, Viscount of Meaux, French noble, soldier, statesman, and counselor to King Henry IV

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Roger de Saint-Lary de Termes, Duke of Bellegarde

Roger de Saint-Lary de Termes, Duke of Bellegarde, 1562-1646. Royal Master of the Horse to King Henry III, and Grand Ecuyer de France to King Henry IV

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: King Henry IV of France

King Henry IV of France
Costume of King Henry IV of France (1553-1610). Good King Henry or Henry the Great, King of Navarre from 1572 and King of France from 1589 to 1610

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586

Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586
Costume of a doctor of medecine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Paris, 1586. In black cap, ruff collar, mantle with fur capelet over the shoulders, scarlet tunic, with medical book

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Rector at the University of Paris, 1586

Rector at the University of Paris, 1586
Costume of a Rector at the University of Paris, 1586. In blue cap, ruff collar, blue robes with fur capelet over his shoulders. Recteur de l'Universite de Paris

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586

Costume of the Merchant Provost of Paris, 1586. In black cap, ruff collar, scarlet mantle over black robe. Possibly a portrait of Étienne de Neuilly (1582-1586) or Nicolas Hector (1586-1588)

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of a bourgeois man of Paris, 1580

Costume of a bourgeois man of Paris, 1580. In plumed hat, short fur-lined cape with slits, ruff collar, doublet, breeches, hose. Bourgeois de Paris

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of a bourgeoise lady of Paris, 1580

Costume of a bourgeoise lady of Paris, 1580. Small-brim hat, ruff collar, puff sleeved gown, apron with hanging alms bag and keys. Bourgeoise de Paris

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of a page to King Henry III of France, 1580

Costume of a page to King Henry III of France, 1580. In ruff collar, short cape, slashed doublet, breeches, hose and shoes. Page du Roi Henri III

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Jacques of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Nemours, 1580

Jacques of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Nemours, 1580
Jacques of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Nemours, 1531-1585. In cap with plume, ruff collar, short cape, slashed doublet and breeches, hose and court sword. Le Duc de Nemours

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alençon, 1575

Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alençon, 1575
Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alençon, 1555-1584, youngest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de Medici. In ruff collar, breastplate and tassets, breeches, hose, with helm and sword

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575

King Henry III of France, full portrait from 1575
King Henry III of France, 1551-1589, portrait from 1575. In plumed cap, ruff collar, short cape, embroidered doublet and breeches, hose, with court sword. Henri III, Roi de France

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Gentleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1575

Gentleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1575
Costume of a gentleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1575. In plumed cap, short cape, ruff collar, doublet and breeches, hose and court sword. Gentilhomme de la Cour de Charles IX

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Male fashion during the reign of King Charles IX of France, 1572

Male fashion during the reign of King Charles IX of France, 1572. In cap, ruff collar, fur-lined jacket, embroidered doublet, hose and sword. Costume Civil sous le Regne de Charles IX

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Nobleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1572

Nobleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1572
Costume of a nobleman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1572. In plumed cap, ruff collar, short cape, embroidered doublet and breeches, hose and court sword

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Noblewoman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1572

Noblewoman at the court of King Charles IX of France, 1572. In cap with veil, ruff collar, long gown with puff sleeves, embroidered bodice and hem. Dame de la Cour de Charles IX

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of a lady of Paris, 1572

Costume of a lady of Paris, 1572. In headdress, ruff collar, gown with puff shoulders, embroidered bodice, silk underskirt. Dame de Paris

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé, 1560

Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé, 1560
Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé, 1530-1569. Huguenot leader and general, founder of the Condé branch of the House of Bourbon

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of a Parisian gentleman, 1572

Costume of a Parisian gentleman, 1572. In plumed cap, short coat with epaulettes, ruff collar, doublet, breeches, hose, shoes. Habitant de Paris

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France, 1570 to 1574

Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France, 1570 to 1574
Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France from 1570 to 1574 as the wife of King Charles IX. Daughter of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor, and Maria of Spain

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: French peasant in 1560

French peasant in 1560. In plumed cap, ruff collar, doublet, breeches, pantalons, with staff. Paysan en 1560

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Jeanne d'Albret, mother of King Henry IV of France

Jeanne d'Albret, mother of King Henry IV of France
Jeanne d'Albret, 1528-1572, Jeanne III, queen regnant of Navarre, mother of King Henry IV of France

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Elisabeth of France, daughter of King Henry II, 1558

Elisabeth of France, daughter of King Henry II, 1558
Elisabeth of France or Elisabeth of Valois, 1545-1568. Eldest daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de Medici. Queen of Spain as wife to KIng Philip II of Spain

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Lady of the court of King Henry II, 1558

Lady of the court of King Henry II, 1558
Lady of the court of King Henry II, France, 1558. In hat, gown with puff shoulders and ruff collar, white silk underskirt, gold embroidery, Dame de la Cour de Henry II

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Councillor to a Parlement of France, 1555

Councillor to a Parlement of France, 1555. In scarlet mantle with full sleeves, robe with ruff collar. Conseiller au Parlement sous le Regne de Henry II

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: French bourgeois lady in the reign of King Henry II of France

French bourgeois lady in the reign of King Henry II of France. In hooded cape, lace ruff collar, blue gown with gold embroidery. Bourgeoise sous le Regne de Henry II

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Catherine de Medici, queen to King Henry II of France

Catherine de Medici, queen to King Henry II of France
Catherine de Medici, 1519-1589, Italian noblewoman of the Medici family, queen consort of France by marriage to King Henry II. In hat, pleated gown with full sleeves, ruff collar

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Francois-René Molé, French actor, 1734-1802

Francois-René Molé, French actor, 1734-1802. Arrested with 12 other actors of the Comedie-Francais for performing in Pamela in 1793. In costume with plumed bicorne hat, ruff collar, cloak. Mole

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Portrait of Hans Bol, Flemish painter, draughtsman and printmake

Portrait of Hans Bol, Flemish painter, draughtsman and printmake
Portrait of Hans Bol, 1534-1593, Flemish painter, draughtsman and printmaker. John Bol

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: John Fawcett, in costume as the jester Touchstone in Shakespeare

John Fawcett, in costume as the jester Touchstone in Shakespeare
Mr John Fawcett (1768-1837). in costume as the jester Touchstone in William Shakespeare's As You Like It

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Portrait of novelist Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra

Portrait of novelist Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra, 1547-1616. Man with Van Dyke beard in ruff collar, doublet, breeches, hose, sitting in a library, writing with quill pen on paper

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: German mercenary soldier, 16th century

German mercenary soldier, 16th century
German mercenary soldier or Landsknecht, 16th century. In felt hat, black doublet, long slashed culottes in pink and white, ruff collar, armed with halberd and sword. Soldat Allemand

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Soldier of Walloon, Low Countries, 16th century

Soldier of Walloon, Low Countries, 16th century. In black wool doublet or pourpoint, slashed breeches of red ribbons and puffed white muslin, ruff collar, morion helmet, with halberd and sword

Background imageRuff Collar Collection: Costume of a young English woman, 16th century

Costume of a young English woman, 16th century
Young English woman, 16th century. In brown hat and wool gown lined with red silk, ruff collar and cuffs, wimple embroidered in gold. With a garland in her bodice. Angleterre, Jeune Fille



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