Portrait of Aletta Hanemans 1625

Frans Hals' "Portrait of Aletta Hanemans" (1625) is a captivating oil-on-canvas painting housed at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands. The portrait showcases Hals' renowned mastery of capturing his subjects' personalities with spontaneous brushstrokes. Aletta's confident gaze, contrasted by the elaborate lace collar and cuffs, and her delicately rendered hands holding a handkerchief, suggests a woman of wealth and social standing. The detail of the small, diamond-shaped panel in the upper right corner depicting a rooster is believed to be a personal symbol for Aletta. Hals' dynamic and expressive brushwork and his focus on detail create a vivid and unforgettable portrait.