A Civic Guardsman Holding a Berkemeier, known as 'The Merry Drinker' — Frans Hals

Frans Hals. Painted c. 1628 - c. 1630.

This work is a pinnacle of Hals’ bold and loose ‘rough’ style. The brushstrokes criss-cross the canvas, creating the impression of rapid execution as well as suggesting movement. The sitter, likely a civic guardsman or a military man based on his attire, is just about to raise his glass to toast with us.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Gallery of Honour, Main building.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 66.5 × 81 cm

Print: 66.5 × 81 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109347. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.