The laughing cavalier 1628 - 1629

"The Laughing Cavalier" is a red chalk drawing created by Willem Panneels between 1628 and 1629. The drawing, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, depicts a man's head and shoulders, with a focus on his exaggeratedly joyful expression. Panneels, a Flemish artist, utilized the expressive power of red chalk to capture the subject's exuberant laughter, capturing the energy and vibrancy of the Baroque era. The drawing is an intimate study of human emotion, offering a glimpse into Panneels' artistic practice and the fascination with human expression during his time.