A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the ‘Merry Drinker’
This militiaman merrily raises his glass to toast us – who would not wish to join him? The execution is just as free and easy as the sitter himself: the swift, spontaneously applied brushstrokes enhance the portrait’s sense of liveliness and animation. The man actually seems to be moving. This bravura painting style ensured the continued success of Frans Hals.
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A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the ‘Merry Drinker’
This militiaman merrily raises his glass to toast us – who would not wish to join him? The execution is just as free and easy as the sitter himself: the swift, spontaneously applied brushstrokes enhance the portrait’s sense of liveliness and animation. The man actually seems to be moving. This bravura painting style ensured the continued success of Frans Hals.
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This militiaman merrily raises ...... ntinued success of Frans Hals.
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Uitgelaten proost deze schutte ...... Frans Hals lang ongeëvenaard.
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A Militiaman Holding a Berkemeyer, Known as the ‘Merry Drinker’
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Een schutter die een berkenmeier vasthoudt, bekend als ‘De vrolijke drinker’
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c. 1628 - c. 1630
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ca. 1628 - ca. 1630
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drager breedte 66,5 cm
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drager hoogte 81 cm
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support height 81 cm
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support width 66.5 cm
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Collectie: schilderijen
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Collection: paintings
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second quarter 17th century
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tweede kwart 17e eeuw
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