Frans Hals painted countless portraits of leading citizens. Unfortunately we do not know the identity of this sitter. The middle aged man is depicted in a powerful, monumental pose.
The famous Haarlem based artist painted this picture in 1635 when he was more than fifty years old.
Specifications
| Title | Portrait of a Man |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 90 cm Height 121 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Frans Hals (I)
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| Accession number | 1276 (OK) |
| Credits | Purchased 1865 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1865 |
| Creation date | in circa 1635 |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) |
| Research |
Show research Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Northern Netherlands > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
