Portrait of a Bearded Man with a Ruff

1625
Not on view
As the original inscription indicates, the sitter was thirty-six when portrayed by Hals. The portrait's immediacy is enhanced by vivid brushwork, strong modeling, and a glance and heartfelt gesture which respond to the viewer. The oval framing device was adapted from Dutch portrait engravings but is more illusionistic than in almost any print.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of a Bearded Man with a Ruff
  • Artist: Frans Hals (Dutch, Antwerp 1582/83–1666 Haarlem)
  • Date: 1625
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
  • Object Number: 49.7.34
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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