Dirck Hals
1591 – 1656
Dirck was the younger brother of Frans Hals who was probably also his teacher, but the painters who influenced Dirck were Esaias van de Velde and Willem Buytewech. Apart from a few portraits, he devoted himself exclusively to the painting of conversation pieces - the cheerful domestic life of prosperous burghers in their houses or gardens. He was not interested in the serious side of life; in his work he depicted people in conversation or while flirting, making music and dancing, eating and drinking.
23 artworks in collection
Locations
Works
A Merry Company Making Music
Private collection1623
Interior Scene (detail)
Private collection1634
Interior Scene
Private collection1634
Interior Scene (detail)
Private collection1634
An Elegant Company Playing Music
Private collection1637
Elegant Company in an Interior
Private collection1639
Interior Scene (detail)
Private collection
Interior with Figures
Private collection
Merry Company
Private collection
Interior Scene
Private collection