Frans Hals (c.1582—1666) was a renowned portraitist of the Dutch Golden Age based in Haarlem
Frans Hals Summary
- Born in c. 1582 Antwerp, in the Spanish Netherlands; died in Haarlem
- As an illustrious portrait painter, produced the most famous portrait of René Descartes
- Well established in the city of Haarlem, demanded that his patrons, be their noblemen or militia groups, come to sit in his studio
- His portraiture style progressed toward austerity as he aged
- His reputation as a great artist was restored two centuries after his death
Frans Hals Famous Paintings
- Jacobus Zaffius (1611)
- The Banquet of the Officers of the St George Militia Company in 1616 (1616)
- Catharina Hooft with her Nurse (c. 1620)
- Laughing Cavalier (1624)
- Jester with a Lute (c. 1625)
- Portrait of Jacob Pietersz Olycan & P. of Aletta Hanemans (1625)
- Malle Babbe (c. 1630)
- The Officers of the St Adrian Militia Company in 1623 (1623)
- De Magere Compagnie (The Company of Captain Reinier Reael, etc.; 1637)
- Portrait of René Descartes (c. 1649)