Updated Жовтень 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 428 works by Франс Галс in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Франс Галс left, the most famous is Сміючий лицар (1624), in the collection of the Wallace Collection, Лондон. Close behind it come gypsy girl and Malle Babbe (1633). Our catalog holds 428 works by Франс Галс; the gallery has kept the 100 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
“Сміючий лицар” (La Cavalier Rire) – шедевр Франса Галса, створений у 1624 році, є не просто портретом, а справжнім вікном у світ Голландського золотого віку. Це картина, що дихає самовпевненістю та витонченістю, здатна заворожити будь-якого шанувальника мистецтва та колекціонера. Вона – символ епохи, коли рицарський дух переплітався з соціальними змінами та політичними амбіціями.
The gypsy girl is a work by the Dutch Golden Age painter Frans Hals. Executed between 1628 and 1630, this half-length portrait presents a young woman in a manner characteristic of the tronie genre. Rather than a formal commissioned portrait, the work functions as a study of facial expression and unusual costume.
In the vast tapestry of the Dutch Golden Age, few portraits capture the raw, unbridled spirit of humanity quite like Frans Hals’s Malle Babbe. This masterpiece serves as more than just a likeness; it is a window into the vibrant, often gritty, and deeply expressive soul of seventeenth-century Haarlem. The subject, famously known as "Malle Babbe" (Mad Babbe), is presented not with the stiff, aristocratic poise typical of formal portraiture,…
In the grand tapestry of the Dutch Golden Age, few threads shimmer with as much spontaneous energy as Frans Hals’s 1633 masterpiece, The Meagre Company. To gaze upon this work is to step directly into a bustling seventeenth-century Haarlem, where the air feels thick with the quiet confidence of the merchant elite. Unlike the static, posed portraits that often define the era, this painting captures an exquisite instantaneity—a fleeting breath…
Introduction to the Painting Frans Hals's Marriage Portrait of Isaac Massa and Beatrix van der Laen is a remarkable painting that showcases the artist's mastery of portraiture. Painted around 1622, this oil on canvas work measures 140 x 167 cm and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Background and Historical Significance The painting depicts Isaac Massa, a wealthy Dutch merchant, and his bride Beatrix van der Laen on…
To stand before Frans Hals I’s "Portrait of a Woman" is to encounter a moment suspended in time, a direct confrontation with a spirit that has endured since 1650. In an era when Antwerp and Haarlem pulsed with the nervous energy of religious and political transformation, this masterpiece emerged not merely as a record of a face, but as a profound exploration of human dignity. The subject, seated in a…
The scene depicts six men seated around a table, dressed in the formal attire of the period. Each figure possesses a distinct personality, conveyed through Hals' masterful use of light and shadow. Notice the subtle variations in their expressions – some are engaged in animated conversation, others appear contemplative, while still others maintain a dignified reserve. This isn’t merely a group portrait; it’s a tableau vivant, a fleeting moment frozen…
Introduction to the Artist and Painting Frans Hals, a prominent Dutch Golden Age painter, is renowned for his innovative techniques and evocative portraits. Among his notable works is 'Paulus Verschuur', an oil on canvas masterpiece measuring 119 x 97 cm. This painting is housed in the esteemed Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, United States. Historical Context and Significance Created during the 17th century, 'Paulus Verschuur' embodies the dynamic…
Frans Hals’s 1645 portrait of Willem Coenraetsz Coymans isn't merely a likeness; it’s a vibrant snapshot of a man, imbued with confidence and the subtle nuances of his social standing. Painted during the height of the Dutch Golden Age, this work transcends the conventions of formal portraiture, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of a Haarlem citizen. Hals masterfully captures not just physical appearance but also the very essence…
In the heart of the Dutch Golden Age, amidst the burgeoning mercantile prosperity of Haarlem, Frans Hals I captured more than just faces; he captured the very essence of human vitality. His masterpiece, Portrait of a Man (17), completed around 1622, serves as a profound window into an era defined by both immense wealth and deep psychological introspection. The subject, often identified as the affluent merchant Isaac Massa, does not…
The Merry Drinker1628
12
Married Couple in a Garden (detail)1622 · Рейксмюзеум
13
Portrait of a Man1654 · Музей мистецтв Будапешта
14
Laughing Child1620 · Mauritshuis
15
Portrait of a Man Holding a Skull1611 · Barber Institute of Fine Arts
16
Malle Babbe1635 · Метрополітен-музей
17
Portrait of a Man (29)1650 · Державний музей-заповідник «Ермітаж»
18
Married Couple in a Garden (detail)1622 · Рейксмюзеум
19
Family Group in a Landscape1648 · Національна галерея
20
Portrait of a Man (15)1640 · Музей Вальраф-Рихарта
21
The Drinker1626 · Музей Мармоттан-Моне
22
The Meagre Company (detail)1633 · Рейксмюзеум
23
Boy with a Skull1628
24
Family Group in a Landscape (detail)1648 · Музей Тиссена-Борнмізеса
25
Jasper Schade1645 · Національна галерея у Празі
26
Portrait of a Man1654 · Музей мистецтв Будапешта
27
Portrait of Sara Andriesdr. Hessix1626 · Музей имени Гулбенкиана
28
Portrait of a Woman1648 · Лувр
29
Young Man with a Skull (Vanitas)1626 · Національна галерея
30
René Descartes1649 · Statens Museum For Kunst
31
Regents of the Old Men's Almshouse (detail)1664 · Frans Halsmuseum
32
Shrovetide Revellers1615 · Метрополітен-музей
33
Banquet of the Officers of the St Hadrian Civic Guard Company1627 · Frans Halsmuseum
34
Cornelia Claesdr Vooght1631 · Frans Halsmuseum
35
Portrait of a man1640 · The Kremer Collection
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Willem Croes (detail)1662 · Альте Пінакотека
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Buffoon Playing a Lute1623 · Лувр
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Portrait of a Man1660 · The Frick Collection
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The Meagre Company (detail)1633 · Рейксмюзеум
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Regentesses of the Old Men's Almshouse (detail)1664 · Фрэнс Хальс Мюзеум
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Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Glove1650 · Державний музей-заповідник «Ермітаж»
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Офіцери та сержанти міської вартової Артуда де Гааля1633 · Frans Halsmuseum
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Portrait of a Woman (11)1640 · Museum voor Schone Kunsten
44
Catharina Hooft with her Nurse1619 · Державні музеї Берліна
45
Michiel de Wael1628 · Taft Museum of Art
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Portrait of a Man1660 · Національна галерея Данії
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Portrait of a Seated Woman1660 · Christ Church
48
Portrait of a Man (12)1634 · Музей мистецтв Будапешта
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Portrait of Frans Hals1648 · Museum of Art
50
Portrait of a Man1660 · Музей образотв мистецтв
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Paulus Verschuur1643 · Метрополітен-музей
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Portrait of a Bearded Man with a Ruff1625 · Метрополітен-музей
53
The Merry Drinker1628 · Рейксмюзеум
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The Meagre Company (detail)1633 · Рейксмюзеум
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Frans Hals1650 · Метрополітен-музей
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Regentesses of the Old Men's Almshouse (detail)1664 · Frans Halsmuseum
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Peeckelhaering (detail)1628 · Державні художні збірки Касселя
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The Jolly Drinker
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Shrovetide Revellers (detail)1615 · Метрополітен-музей
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Peeckelhaering1628 · Державні художні збірки Касселя
61
Malle Babbe (detail)1633 · Державні музеї Берліна
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Malle Babbe1633 · Державні музеї Берліна
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Portrait of a Man (10)Statens Museum For Kunst
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Portrait of a Man (13)1650 · Метрополітен-музей
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The Fisher Boy1630 · Королівський музей мистецтв Антверпену
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Portrait of an Elderly Man1627 · The Frick Collection
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Singing Boy with a Flute1623 · Державні музеї Берліна
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The merry drinker SunРейксмюзеум
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Mulatto (so-called)1628 · Museum der bildenden Künste
70
Portrait of a Man6Collection Six
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A Young Man in a Large Hat1628 · Національна галерея мистецтв
72
the laughing cavalier1624 · Wallace Collection
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Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin1640 · Національний музей Швеції
74
Portrait of Rene Descartes1649 · Лувр
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Portrait of Conradus Viëtor1644 · The Leiden Collection
76
Portrait of a Man1630 · Королівська колекція
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Portrait of Hendrik Swalmius1639 · Детройтський інститут мистецтв
78
Portrait of a Woman1639 · Національна галерея
79
Portrait of an artist1644 · Art Institute of Chicago
80
Йонкер Рамп и его возлюбленная1623 · Метрополітен-музей
81
Boy with a Lute1625 · Метрополітен-музей
82
Pieter Cornelisz van der Morsch1616 · Музей Карнегі
83
Nicolaes Woutersz van der Meer1631 · Frans Halsmuseum
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Portrait of a man called Johannes Saeckma1635 · Музей Бойманса-ван-Бёнінгена
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Portrait of a Woman1649 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Feyntje van Steenkiste1635 · Рейксмюзеум
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Portrait of a man1663 · Художній музей Цюриха
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F. Portrait of a man, before1660
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Portrait of a Boy facing Left1620 · Філадельфійський музей мистецтв
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Adriaen van Ostade1648 · Національна галерея мистецтв
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Portrait of Tieleman Roosterman1634 · Клівлендський музей мистецтва
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Portrait of a Boy1620 · Філадельфійський музей мистецтв
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Portrait of a young woman1660 · Музей Тиссена-Борнмізеса
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Banquet in a Park1600 · Bode Museum
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Herrenporträt1606
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Head of a Boy Facing Left1620 · Museum Mayer van den Bergh
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Portrait of a General1620 · Національний музей мистецтва, архітектури та дизайну
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Fragment of a young boy1621 · Кімбел Арту Музей
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Portrait of a lady with a landscape background1618
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Portrait of a Woman1638 · Музей Штадель
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Франс Галс | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Метрополітен-музей |
Нью-Йорк | 21 | Portrait of a Woman, Paulus Verschuur, Malle Babbe |
 Рейксмюзеум |
Амстердам | 22 | The Meagre Company (detail), Marriage Portrait of Isaac Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, Married Couple in a Garden (detail) |
 Frans Halsmuseum |
Haren | 12 | Regents of the Old Men's Almshouse (detail), Banquet of the Officers of the St Hadrian Civic Guard Company, Cornelia Claesdr Vooght |
 Державні музеї Берліна |
Берлін | 7 | Catharina Hooft with her Nurse, Malle Babbe (detail), Malle Babbe |
 Національна галерея мистецтв |
Вашингтон | 10 | Willem Coenraetsz Coymans, A Young Man in a Large Hat, Adriaen van Ostade |
 Національна галерея |
Лондон | 8 | Family Group in a Landscape, Young Man with a Skull (Vanitas), Portrait of a Woman |
 Музей мистецтв Будапешта |
Будапешт | 5 | Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Man (12) |
 Лувр |
Париж | 4 | Portrait of a Woman, Buffoon Playing a Lute, Portrait of Rene Descartes |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
In the quiet, contemplative depths of the Dutch Golden Age, few images command the viewer's attention with such visceral intensity as Frans Hals I’s “Portrait of a Man Holding a Skull.” Painted in 1611, this masterpiece serves as much more than a mere likeness of a gentleman; it is a profound, psychological encounter that bridges the gap between the living and the eternal. The subject, an impeccably dressed man adorned…
“Сміючий лицар” (La Cavalier Rire) – шедевр Франса Галса, створений у 1624 році, є не просто портретом, а справжнім вікном у світ Голландського золотого віку. Це картина, що дихає самовпевненістю та витонченістю, здатна заворожити будь-якого шанувальника мистецтва та колекціонера. Вона – символ епохи, коли рицарський дух переплітався з соціальними змінами та політичними амбіціями.
In the vast tapestry of the Dutch Golden Age, few portraits capture the raw, unbridled spirit of humanity quite like Frans Hals’s Malle Babbe. This masterpiece serves as more than just a likeness; it is a window into the vibrant, often gritty, and deeply expressive soul of seventeenth-century Haarlem. The subject, famously known as "Malle Babbe" (Mad Babbe), is presented not with the stiff, aristocratic poise typical of formal portraiture,…
The scene depicts six men seated around a table, dressed in the formal attire of the period. Each figure possesses a distinct personality, conveyed through Hals' masterful use of light and shadow. Notice the subtle variations in their expressions – some are engaged in animated conversation, others appear contemplative, while still others maintain a dignified reserve. This isn’t merely a group portrait; it’s a tableau vivant, a fleeting moment frozen…
To stand before Frans Hals I’s "Portrait of a Woman" is to encounter a moment suspended in time, a direct confrontation with a spirit that has endured since 1650. In an era when Antwerp and Haarlem pulsed with the nervous energy of religious and political transformation, this masterpiece emerged not merely as a record of a face, but as a profound exploration of human dignity. The subject, seated in a…
Frans Hals’ “Regents of the Old Men’s Almshouse (detail)” isn’t merely a portrait; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of civic responsibility, quiet contemplation, and the subtle drama inherent in human interaction. Painted in 1664, this intimate study – a fragment pulled from a larger composition – offers an unparalleled window into the social fabric of Haarlem during the Dutch Golden Age. Hals, renowned for his ability to capture fleeting moments…
Сміючий лицар (1624), Wallace Collection, Лондон. gypsy girl and Malle Babbe (1633) come next.
44 years old: Сміючий лицар dates from 1624, and Франс Галс was born in 1580.
Сміючий лицар, gypsy girl, Malle Babbe, The Meagre Company (detail), Marriage Portrait of Isaac Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, Portrait of a Woman, Regents of the St Elizabeth Hospital of Haarlem, Paulus Verschuur, Willem Coenraetsz Coymans and Portrait of a Man (17). The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 428 works by Франс Галс, dated from 1600 to 1664.
Mostly in Метрополітен-музей (Нью-Йорк), Рейксмюзеум (Амстердам) and Frans Halsmuseum (Haren). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1620s: 30 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Сміючий лицар among them.
On this page, the earliest is Banquet in a Park (1600) and the latest Regents of the Old Men's Almshouse (detail) (1664).
Portraiture (34), Portrait (23) and 17th century (18), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 58 of the 100 works on this page.
Dutch golden age and Baroque brilliance, judging by the originals on this page.
Portrait of a Woman, Paulus Verschuur and Malle Babbe: the Метрополітен-музей, Нью-Йорк holds 11 of the works on this page.
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
