Frans Hals I Collection (#2)

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

Malle Babbe. Creator: Unknown
Malle Babbe. (second quarter 17th century)

Portrait of a Bearded Man with a Ruff, 1625. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Bearded Man with a Ruff, 1625

Petrus Scriverius (1576-1660), 1626. Creator: Frans Hals
Petrus Scriverius (1576-1660), 1626

Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1650, reworked probably 18th century. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1650, reworked probably 18th century

Anna van der Aar (born 1576 / 77, died after 1626), 1626. Creator: Frans Hals
Anna van der Aar (born 1576/77, died after 1626), 1626

Portrait of a Man, early 1650s. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Man, early 1650s

Portrait of a Man, Possibly Nicolaes Pietersz Duyst van Voorhout, ca. 1636-38. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Man, Possibly Nicolaes Pietersz Duyst van Voorhout (born about 1600, died 1650), ca. 1636-38

The Smoker, ca. 1623-25. Creator: Frans Hals
The Smoker, ca. 1623-25

Frans Hals (1582 / 83-1666), probably 1650s. Creator: Unknown
Frans Hals (1582/83-1666), probably 1650s

Ostade, (1610-1685), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ostade, (1610-1685), 1830. Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685) Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, draftsman, pupil of Frans Hals, depicting tavern scenes

Frans Hals, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Frans Hals, (1933). Portrait of Dutch painter Frans Hals (c1581-1666) who lived and worked in Haarlem. After a self portrait made in the late 1640s

Johannes Hoornbeek, 1651. Artist: Jonas Suyderhoef
Johannes Hoornbeek, 1651. Johannes Hoornbeeck (1617-1666) was a Dutch Reformed theologian and professor of theology at the University of Leiden and University of Utrecht

Willem Coymans, 1645. Artist: Frans Hals
Willem Coymans, 1645. The painting is part of the Mellon Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Catharina Hooft With Her Nurse, 1619-1620 (c1927). Artist: Frans Hals
Catharina Hooft With Her Nurse, 1619-1620 (c1927). Catharina Hooft (1618-1691) was a woman of the Dutch Golden Age. She married Cornelis de Graeff, regent and mayor of Amsterdam

A Family Group in a Landscape, 1647-50. Artist: Frans Hals
A Family Group in a Landscape, 1647-50. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From A History of Painting, Volume V by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

The Lute Player, 1623. Artist: Frans Hals
The Lute Player, 1623. Painting held in the Louvre, Paris. From A History of Painting, Volume V by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Portrait of a Man in his Thirties, 1633, (1903) Artist: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Man in his Thirties, 1633. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

Portrait of a Young Man, 1650-55. Artist: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Young Man, 1650-55. From The Connoisseur Vol.XXII. [Otto Limited, London, 1908-9]

Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Glove, c1650. Artist: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Glove, c1650. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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).