Artwork
Portrait of a standing man
Portrait of a standing man is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Frans Hals. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the Johnny Van Haeften Gallery. This oil painting, created in 1644, is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1644, is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age. It is attributed to Frans Hals the Elder, a prominent painter active in Haarlem.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a formally dressed man standing upright, wearing a black hat and coat with a white collar, holding a feathered object. His neutral expression and attire convey a sense of dignity and restraint.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, drawing attention to the subject and adding depth to the composition. The dark background serves to focus the viewer's attention on the figure.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Hals the Elder (UK: US:; Dutch:; c. 1582 – 26 August 1666) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. He lived and worked in Haarlem, a city in which the local authority of the day frowned on religious painting in places of…
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