Portrait of a Man holding Gloves 1645

Frans Hals’ *Portrait of a Man holding Gloves* (1645) is a striking example of the Dutch Golden Age portraiture. The sitter, a man of means as indicated by his attire, is depicted with a direct gaze and a sense of confidence. Hals' signature loose brushstrokes, conveying a sense of immediacy, are visible in the man's expressive face and the folds of his clothing. This oil-on-canvas painting exemplifies Hals' mastery of capturing the essence of his subjects through a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.