Portrait of a Young Woman (1655) by Frans Hals

Portrait of a Young Woman - Frans Hals - 1655

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of a Young Woman
ArtistFrans Hals
Date1655
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions57.2 x 53.3 cm
Art MovementBaroque

About Portrait of a Young Woman

The artwork, titled “Portrait of a Young Woman,” was created by Frans Hals in 1655. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece belongs to the Baroque art movement. It is a portrait, measuring 57.2 x 53.3 cm.

In the artwork, Frans Hals captures the image of a young woman through his masterful use of oil paint. The subject is depicted with a composed and gentle expression on her face, the lightness of which contrasts beautifully with the darker, muted background. She is adorned in period attire that features a white lace cap and a wide, white collar, characteristic of the Baroque era’s fashion. The artist’s application of highlights and shadows brings a lifelike quality to the woman’s visage, underscoring Hals’s skill in rendering texture and depth. The overall composition emphasizes the subject’s serene demeanor and delicate features, emblematic of Hals’s portraiture style.

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