Portrait of Rene Descartes 1649

Frans Hals's "Portrait of Rene Descartes" (1649) is a lifelike depiction of the renowned philosopher and mathematician, Rene Descartes. Painted just a year before Descartes's death, the portrait showcases Hals's mastery of capturing subtle details of human expressions, emphasizing Descartes's intellectual depth with a thoughtful gaze and a slight frown. The painting is currently housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, and it serves as a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's artistic prowess in portraiture.