Portrait of a Lady

1627

Frans Hals, one of the most celebrated portrait painters of the 17th century, demonstrated here his signature verve in inscribing decoration on black satin and capturing the freshness of his subject’s skin.

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Artist

Frans Hals (Dutch, 1582–1666)

Date

1627

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

86.5 × 70.7 cm (34 1/4 × 27 13/16 in.); Framed: 107 × 91.4 × 6.4 cm (42 1/8 × 36 × 2 1/2 in.)

Origin

Holland

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Credit

Max and Leola Epstein Collection