Paulus Verschuur (1606–1667)
1643
Frans Hals captures the wealthy merchant Paulus Verschuur with his signature lively, loose brushstrokes that make the figure seem almost ready to step out of the canvas. Painted in 1643, this portrait showcases the confident swagger of the Dutch Golden Age, complete with a dramatic lace collar and a hand resting casually on his hip. Hals was famous for painting people mid-motion, breaking away from stiff, formal portraits of the time, though he often struggled with money despite painting the rich and famous! You can almost feel the rustle of that black silk coat.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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