The artwork, titled “Portrait of a Man,” is a Baroque piece painted by Frans Hals in 1634. Utilizing oil on canvas as the medium, the dimensions of the painting are 82.5 by 70 centimeters. The genre of the artwork is portraiture and it is part of the collection at the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary.
In the artwork, a man is depicted in a half-length pose against an understated background. He is dressed in period attire characterized by a prominent ruffled white collar which provides a stark contrast to his dark garment. His right hand rests assuredly on his hip, while his left hand holds a folded document. The man’s facial expression is composed and slightly engaging, highlighting Hals’ mastery in capturing the personality and demeanors of his subjects. The soft play of light and shadow accentuates the textures and details of the clothing and the man’s features, embodying the essence of Baroque portraiture.
