Portrait of a Man, possibly a Clergyman

oil on panel, c. 1658

The sitter’s identity is unknown. Based on the headgear (calotte) he is wearing, it has been assumed that he is a clergyman. However, this is not certain, as people from other walks of life also wore similar skullcaps. In his final days, Hals created an entire series of smaller portraits of this kind.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-2859
  • Dimensionsheight 37.1 cm x width 29.8 cm, depth 7 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel