Dynamic Dutch Painting with Lydia Bauman

Frans Hals

National Gallery in London – The Credit Suisse Exhibition

This exhibition, the first major retrospective of Hals in more than 30 years, means a new generation can discover why he deserves his place as one of the greatest painters in Western art.

Hals was one of the most sought-after painters of his generation whose portraits enthralled 17^th century audiences and earned him the status of Haarlem’s famous son. His deft brushwork was unparalleled and he built his reputation on a new style of portrait – highly unusual in his time – that showed relaxed, lively sitters, often smiling, and even laughing.

In the series:
Jan. 9: Frans Hals
Jan. 16: Wine, women, and song
Jan. 23: Symbols and body language