The miniature painter Thomas Flatman, as a young man with long ringlets and a scarf tied in a bow around his neck 1651 - 1679

John Hayls' "The miniature painter Thomas Flatman, as a young man with long ringlets and a scarf tied in a bow around his neck" is a charcoal drawing of the English miniature painter Thomas Flatman, created between 1651 and 1679. The artwork, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, showcases Hayls' masterful use of charcoal, capturing the delicate details of Flatman's youthful features and his elaborate, fashionable attire. The drawing, with its subtle shading and expressive lines, serves as a compelling portrait of a young artist. This piece, though smaller in size, is a testament to Hayls' skills in capturing the likeness of his subject, a practice common in portraiture during the 17th century.