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The Merry Drinker
oil on canvas, c. 1629
This work is a pinnacle of Hals’ bold and loose ‘rough’ style. The brushstrokes criss-cross the canvas, creating the impression of rapid execution as well as suggesting movement. The sitter, likely a civic guardsman or a military man based on his attire, is just about to raise his glass to toast with us.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-135
- Dimensionsheight 81 cm x width 66.5 cm