The artwork, “Pieter Cornelisz. Van der Morsch,” painted by Frans Hals in 1616, is an oil on canvas portrait in the Baroque art movement. With dimensions of 88.1 x 69.5 cm, this piece is housed in the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, PA, US.
In this distinguished portrait, Frans Hals presents Pieter Cornelisz. Van der Morsch with remarkable realism and attention to detail. The subject is depicted dressed in dark attire, adorned with a large white ruffled collar characteristic of the period. His facial expression is subtly captured, marked by a gentle smile and a composed demeanor. He is shown holding what appears to be a gourd in one hand and resting atop a bundle of straw. The lighting accentuates the textures of his face and clothing, creating a vivid contrast against the dark background. This masterful work embodies the Baroque essence of capturing human emotion and character in striking detail.
