The Merry Drinker
Frans Hals · c. 1629
The story
The Merry Drinker is an oil-on-canvas painting by Dutch artist Frans Hals, from c. 1628–1630. The painting has dimensions of 81 by 66.5 centimeters. It is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam.
Hals's unique painting style is a result of layering the paint and employing loose brushstrokes. It has been difficult to classify the painting and there has been much discussion about whether it is a genre piece or a portrait. It is one of the Rijksmuseum's most popular pieces due to its originality and candor, reflecting the energy of the Dutch Golden Age.
- Artist
- Frans Hals
- Date
- c. 1629
- Collection
- Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Medium
- oil paint, canvas
- Size
- 81 × 66.5 cm
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