Portret van een jongeman met de hand vooruitgestoken 1600 - 1716

This drawing, "Portret van een jongeman met de hand vooruitgestoken" by Frans Hals, depicts a young man in a simple, yet elegant pose, his hand extended forward. The subject, likely a prominent figure of his time, wears a characteristic Dutch collar and fashionable attire. Hals, known for his lively brushstrokes and expressive portraits, captures the sitter's individuality through nuanced details. This portrait showcases the artist's mastery of drawing and his ability to portray personality with a minimum of lines. The drawing is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the life of a young man in 17th-century Dutch society.