Paulus van Beresteyn 1620

Frans Hals' "Paulus van Beresteyn" (1620) is a striking example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture. The sitter, Paulus van Beresteyn, is depicted in a three-quarter-length pose, wearing a fashionable black doublet and a large, ruffled collar, characteristic of the period. His confident expression and relaxed posture suggest his wealth and status. The masterful brushwork and vivid color palette capture the subject's individual character, highlighting Hals' skill in depicting both the outward appearance and the inner spirit of his sitters. The painting is now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.