The Merry Drinker

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Frans Hals

Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666) was a bold and daring painter. Early in his career, he began to experiment with the interplay between finely detailed and somewhat looser brushwork.

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Portrait of a Married Couple, Likely Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen

Portrait of a Married Couple, Likely Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen

Frans Hals, c. 1622

The Merry Drinker

The Merry Drinker

Frans Hals (signed by artist), c. 1628 - c. 1630

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael

Frans Hals, Pieter Codde, 1637

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Frans Hals, c. 1637

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Frans Hals, c. 1637

Portrait of Maritge Claesdr Vooght

Portrait of Maritge Claesdr Vooght

Frans Hals, 1639

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Stories about Frans Hals

The Merry Drinker

Frans Hals

Virtuoso brushwork with a smile

Frans Hals: Strokes of Genius

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael

The Meagre Company

0:55 min. - Made by two painters. Do you see any difference?

Portrait of a Married Couple, Likely Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen

Portrait of a couple, probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen

1:21 min. - What is there to smile about here?

The Merry Drinker

The Merry Drinker

1:17 min. - Take a look at the quick and short brushstrokes

Maritge Vooght

3:38 min. - Women of the Rijksmuseum

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Portraits

Portrait of Feyntje van Steenkiste

Portrait of Feyntje van Steenkiste

Frans Hals, 1635

Portrait of Lucas de Clercq

Portrait of Lucas de Clercq

Frans Hals, c. 1635

Portrait of a Man, possibly a Clergyman

Portrait of a Man, possibly a Clergyman

Frans Hals (signed by artist), c. 1657 - c. 1660

After Painting by Frans Hals

The Lute Player

The Lute Player

copy after Frans Hals, c. 1623 - c. 1624

Portret van Caspar Sibelius

Portret van Caspar Sibelius

Jonas Suyderhoef (mentioned on object), 1637

Portret van René Descartes

Portret van René Descartes

Jonas Suyderhoef (mentioned on object), 1650 - 1675