Portrait of a Man 1634

Frans Hals' *Portrait of a Man*, painted in 1634, is a quintessential example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture. The painting, currently housed in the Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands, depicts a man wearing a stylish, wide lace collar and a black hat. Hals' signature loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors give the work a dynamic and lifelike quality, capturing the sitter's personality with masterful precision. This intimate portrait showcases Hals' ability to capture the essence of his subject, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of 17th-century Dutch society.