Dirck Hals (1591 - 1656)
1591-03-19Haarlem, The Netherlands1656-05-17Haarlem, The NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Dirck Hals
Dirck Hals was a Dutch Golden Age painter of merry company scenes, festivals and ballroom scenes. He played a role in the development of these types of genre painting. He was somewhat influenced by his elder brother Frans Hals, but painted few portraits.
Date and place of birt: | 19 march 1591, Haarlem, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 17 may 1656, Haarlem, The Netherlands |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Genre painter, Graphic artist, Painter |
Genre: | Genre art |
Art style: | Baroque |