Frans Hals 1580-1666
Frans Hals Galleries
In the field of group portraiture his work is equalled only by that of Rembrandt. Hals's portraits, both individual and group, have an immediacy and brilliance that bring his sitters to life in a way previously unknown in the Netherlands. This effect, achieved by strong Baroque designs and the innovative use of loose brushstrokes to depict light on form, was not to the taste of critics in the 18th century and the early 19th, when his work was characterized as lazy and unfinished. However, with the rise of Realism and, later, Impressionism, Hals was hailed as a modern painter before his time. Since then his works have always been popular.
Gruppenportrat der Regentinnen des Altfrauenhospitzes in Haarlem Date 1664(1664)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 170 x 249,5 cm
cjr Painting ID:: 87549
Frans Hals Gruppenportrat der Regentinnen des Altfrauenhospitzes in Haarlem Date 1664(1664)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 170 x 249,5 cm
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The company of Captain Reinier Reael and Lieutenant Cornelis Michielsz Date 1633-1637
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Height: 209 cm (82.3 in). Width: 429 cm (168.9 in).
cjr Painting ID:: 87749
Frans Hals The company of Captain Reinier Reael and Lieutenant Cornelis Michielsz Date 1633-1637
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Height: 209 cm (82.3 in). Width: 429 cm (168.9 in).
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Portrait of Isaac Abrahamsz. Massa. 1626(1626)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 79.7 x 65.1 cm (31.4 x 25.6 in)
cjr Painting ID:: 88042
1580-1666
Frans Hals Galleries
In the field of group portraiture his work is equalled only by that of Rembrandt. Hals's portraits, both individual and group, have an immediacy and brilliance that bring his sitters to life in a way previously unknown in the Netherlands. This effect, achieved by strong Baroque designs and the innovative use of loose brushstrokes to depict light on form, was not to the taste of critics in the 18th century and the early 19th, when his work was characterized as lazy and unfinished. However, with the rise of Realism and, later, Impressionism, Hals was hailed as a modern painter before his time. Since then his works have always been popular.