Family Group in a Landscape (detail) 1648

Frans Hals's "Family Group in a Landscape" (1648) is a detail from a larger work and shows a couple standing against a dark background. The man, wearing a black hat, and the woman, with a white lace collar, are portrayed in a relaxed and intimate setting. Hals is famous for his dynamic brushstrokes and use of light and shadow, giving a sense of life and realism to the figures. This work, now located at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, is a classic example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture.