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Catharina Hooft with her Nurse
By Frans Hals,1619
Painting, Oil paint, BaroqueÂ
Height 86cm, Width 65cm
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The double portrait is an excellent early example of Hals's subtle invention. The nurse, it seems, was about to present an apple to the young child when both were diverted by the approach of a spect
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Frans Hals
Netherlands
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Frans Hals the Elder (c. 1582 – 26 August 1666) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, chiefly of individual and group portraits and of genre works, who lived and worked in Haarlem.
Hals played an importan
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Frans Hals' "Catharina Hooft with her Nurse": A Masterful Blend of Realism and Spontaneity
This painting, "Catharina Hooft with her Nurse" by Frans Hals, is a remarkable example of the artist's early work, showcasing his ability to infuse life and immediacy into his portraits. The double
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Frans Hals' "Catharina Hooft with her Nurse": A Masterful Blend of Realism and Spontaneity
SUMMARY
This painting, "Catharina Hooft with her Nurse" by Frans Hals, is a remarkable example of the artist's early work, showcasing his ability to infuse life and immediacy into his portraits. The double
...
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