Portrait of Willem Croes 1666

Frans Hals's "Portrait of Willem Croes" is an oil painting from 1666, the year the artist died. It depicts Willem Croes, an important figure in the Dutch Golden Age, with a sense of realism and directness that is characteristic of Hals's style. The painting, now housed in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, captures Croes's personality with loose brushstrokes and vivid colors, highlighting his presence with a strong gaze and detailed attire. The work's intimate scale adds to its immediacy, making the viewer feel directly connected to the subject.