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Frans Hals

1582–1666 · born in Antwerp · died in Haarlem

Frans Hals was a Dutch painter who was born in Antwerp around 1582 and lived most of his life in Haarlem. He painted lively portraits with fast, loose brushstrokes, so his sitters seem to laugh, drink and talk right in front of you. He died in Haarlem in 1666.

13 paintings in the gallery

A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the ‘Merry Drinker’A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the ‘Merry Drinker’1629Laughing CavalierLaughing Cavalier1624Gipsy GirlGipsy Girl1626Portrait of a young man with a skullPortrait of a young man with a skull1628Malle BabbeMalle Babbe1640Portrait of a Couple probably Isaac Massa and Beatrix van der LaenPortrait of a Couple probably Isaac Massa and Beatrix van der Laen1622Willem van Heythuysen posing with a swordWillem van Heythuysen posing with a sword1625Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier ReaelMilitia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael1633Jester with luteJester with lute1624Merrymakers at ShrovetideMerrymakers at Shrovetide1610The Banquet of the Officers of the St George Militia Company in 1616The Banquet of the Officers of the St George Militia Company in 16161616Regentesses of the Old Men's Alms HouseRegentesses of the Old Men's Alms House1664Portrait of Paulus van BeresteynPortrait of Paulus van Beresteyn1700