Marriage Portrait of Isaac Massa and Beatrix van der Laen 1622

Frans Hals’s “Marriage Portrait of Isaac Massa and Beatrix van der Laen” (1622) is a Dutch Golden Age portrait depicting the newly married couple in a relaxed pose amidst a picturesque landscape. Isaac, dressed in a dark suit and wide-brimmed hat, leans back against a tree trunk while Beatrix, wearing a lace collar and a richly patterned dress, gazes directly at the viewer. The background features a formal garden, a classical statue, and a glimpse of a grand estate, suggesting a harmonious and prosperous setting for their union. The work's vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes, characteristic of Hals’s style, capture the couple’s individual personalities and the energy of their new life together.