Drinking Boy (Taste) 1628

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Frans Hals's *Drinking Boy (Taste)* is a 1628 oil-on-canvas painting of a boy drinking from a glass. The painting is notable for its expressive brushstrokes and lively depiction of the subject. Hals was known for his portraits, and his signature loose, gestural style is evident here. The boy's face is slightly contorted as he drinks, and the painting captures a moment of genuine emotion. *Drinking Boy (Taste)* is a quintessential example of Hals's mature style and is currently located in the Staatliches Museum Schwerin in Schwerin, Germany.