Portrait of a Man 1634

Frans Hals's "Portrait of a Man" from 1634 is a striking example of the Dutch Golden Age portrait. The sitter, a man of unknown identity, is portrayed in a three-quarter length pose, his gaze fixed on the viewer. The sharp brushstrokes, capturing his features with a sense of immediacy and realism, are characteristic of Hals's style. The wide, white collar, a fashionable garment of the period, serves as a focal point, contrasting with the sitter's dark attire. This oil on canvas painting is currently on display at the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts in Hungary.