1644
oil
canvas
From the collection of Johnny Van Haeften Gallery
Dominant colour
Portrait of a standing man is a 1644 oil by Frans Hals, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Johnny Van Haeften Gallery.
This painting depicts a man standing upright, wearing a black hat and coat with a white collar. He grasps a feathered object in his right hand. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his attire suggests a sense of formality. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a striking contrast between light and dark, adding depth to the overall composition.
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…
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