Frans Hals I Collection

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Creator: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (1943). Painting in the Wallace Collection, London. From " The Studio", Volume 125. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1943]

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624, (c1915). The painting is part of the Wallace Collection, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Boy with a Lute, ca. 1625. Creator: Frans Hals
Boy with a Lute, ca. 1625

A Young Man in a Large Hat, 1626 / 1629. Creator: Frans Hals
A Young Man in a Large Hat, 1626/1629

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Painting held at the Wallace Collection, London. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

The Homecoming of a Fowling Party, 1618-1652. Creators: Simon Kick, Frans Hals
The Homecoming of a Fowling Party, 1618-1652

A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the Merry Drinker, c.1628-c.1630. Creator: Frans Hals
A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the Merry Drinker, c.1628-c.1630. A Berkemeyer is a drinking glass with a wide, flared bowl, dating from 15th-century Germany and the Netherlands

Portrait of Pieter Tjarck, between c1635 and c1638. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of Pieter Tjarck, between c1635 and c1638

Daniel van Aken. Creator: Frans Hals
Daniel van Aken, unknown date

Portrait of a Man, possibly a Clergyman, c.1657-c.1660. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Man, possibly a Clergyman, c.1657-c.1660

Portrait of a Lady, 1643. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Lady, 1643

Portrait of Lucas de Clercq, c.1635. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of Lucas de Clercq, c.1635. Other Title(s): Lucas de Clercq (c 1603-1652), Haarlem Potash Dealer

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, Known as The Meagre Company, 1637. Other Title(s): Officers and other Guardsmen of the XIth District of Amsterdam

Portrait of Maritge Claesdr Vooght, 1639. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of Maritge Claesdr Vooght, 1639. Other Title(s): Maritge Claesdr Voogt (1577-1644), Wife of Pieter Jacobsz Olycan, Burgomaster of Haarlem

Portrait of a Woman, c.1635. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Woman, c.1635. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Woman. Portrait of a Woman, possibly Sara Wolphaerts van Diemen (1594-1667), second Wife of Nicolaes Hasselaer

Portrait of a Man, c.1635. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Man, c.1635. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Man. Portrait of a Man, possibly Nicolaes Hasselaer (1593-1635), Brewer and Captain-major of a Military Body in Amsterdam

Fisherboy, 1800-1900. Creator: Unknown
Fisherboy, 1800-1900. Copy after Frans Hals

The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Creator: Unknown
The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Other Title(s): The Fool. Copy after Frans Hals

Portrait of a Couple, Probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, c.1622. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Couple, Probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, c.1622. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Couple in a Landscape

Portrait of René Descartes (1596-1650), 1647-1648. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), 1647-1648

Portrait of a Man, 1655-1660. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Man, 1655-1660

Jan Hoornbeeck. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Jan Hoornbeeck

René Descartes, 1650s. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Rene Descartes, 1650s

Conrad Vietor van Aken. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Conrad Vietor van Aken

Adriaen Tegularius. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Adriaen Tegularius

Jacob Revius. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Jacob Revius

Samuel Ampzing. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Samuel Ampzing

Caspar Sibelius. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Caspar Sibelius

'"Portrait of a Women" after Franz Hals, 1890. Creator: Frans Hals
'"Portrait of a Women" after Franz Hals, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

'Study of a Head Known as "Le Buveur" after Franz Hals, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Study of a Head Known as "Le Buveur" after Franz Hals, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Portrait de Jean Carriès dans son atelier, between 1886 and 1887. Creator: Louise Catherine Breslau
Portrait de Jean Carries dans son atelier, between 1886 and 1887

Portrait of René Descartes (1596-1650), philosopher and scholar. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), philosopher and scholar

The Musical Boy, 1777. Creator: James Watson
The Musical Boy, 1777

Rene Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician, 1835. Nineteenth century engraving of Descartes (1596-1650) who is regarded as one of the great figures in the history of Western thought

Portrait of Peter Scriverius, . n. d. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Portrait of Peter Scriverius, .n.d

Portrait of a Lady, 1627. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Lady, 1627

The Rommel-Pot Player, c. 1630. Creator: Unknown
The Rommel-Pot Player, c. 1630

Portrait of an Artist, 1644. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an Artist, 1644. Follower of Frans Hals

Portrait of an Elderly Lady, 1633. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of an Elderly Lady, 1633

Portrait of a Man, 1648 / 1650. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Man, 1648/1650

Willem Coymans, 1645. Creator: Frans Hals
Willem Coymans, 1645

Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c. 1636 / 1638. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c. 1636/1638

Portrait of a Gentleman, 1650 / 1652. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Gentleman, 1650/1652

Adriaen van Ostade, 1646 / 1648. Creator: Frans Hals
Adriaen van Ostade, 1646/1648

Portrait of a Young Man, 1646 / 1648. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Young Man, 1646/1648

Young Man and Woman in an Inn, 1623. Creator: Frans Hals
Young Man and Woman in an Inn, 1623

Merrymakers at Shrovetide, ca. 1616-17. Creator: Frans Hals
Merrymakers at Shrovetide, ca. 1616-17

Paulus Verschuur (1606-1667), 1643. Creator: Frans Hals
Paulus Verschuur (1606-1667), 1643

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"Frans Hals: Capturing the Essence of 17th Century Portraiture" Frans Hals, a renowned Dutch painter from the Golden Age, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful portraits. One of his most famous works is "The Laughing Cavalier, " painted in 1624. This captivating piece showcases a dashing cavalier adorned in lavish attire, exuding confidence and charm. With meticulous brushstrokes and vibrant colors, Hals brings this character to life. In another remarkable portrait titled "Boy with a Lute, " created around 1625, Hals captures the innocence and youthfulness of his subject as he delicately strums the strings of a lute. The artist's ability to convey emotion through facial expressions is truly remarkable. Hals' talent shines through once again in "A Young Man in a Large Hat" from 1626-1629. The subject's enigmatic gaze draws viewers into the painting, leaving them wondering about his thoughts and aspirations. While many attribute "The Laughing Cavalier" solely to Frans Hals, it is worth noting that there are other versions attributed to him as well as artists like Jan van de Velde II who recreated this iconic image during different periods. In addition to these notable pieces, Hals also portrayed influential figures such as Rene Descartes, whose philosophical ideas shaped modern thought. His attention to detail and ability to capture personality make each portrait unique and engaging. "The Rommel-Pot Player, " believed to be painted by an unknown artist around 1630 but associated with Frans Hals' style due to its lively composition and expressive features, further exemplifies how portraiture was embraced during this era. Throughout his career spanning several decades, Frans Hals continued honing his craft while producing timeless works like "Portrait of an Artist" (1644) or capturing the wisdom and grace of an "Elderly Lady" (1633).