HALS, Frans
(b. 1580, Antwerpen, d. 1666, Haarlem)

Portrait of a Man (detail)

1634
Oil on canvas
Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest

The 26-year-old sitter looks down at us with informal directness, his attire is elegant bot not ostentatious, yet he also makes sure to place his hand on his hip and to thrust his elbow forward. The execution of the glove and the lace cuff is brilliant.