Masterpiece
| Artist | Frans Hals |
|---|---|
| Title | Young man holding a skull (Vanitas) |
| Year | c.1626-1628 |
| Technique | Oil on canvas |
| Current location | National Gallery, London, U.K. |
Masterpieces of the Golden Age
Frans Hals' vanitas
| Artist | Frans Hals |
|---|---|
| Title | Young man holding a skull (Vanitas) |
| Year | c.1626-1628 |
| Technique | Oil on canvas |
| Current location | National Gallery, London, U.K. |
Frans Hals (1580/81-1666) was a master of portrait painting. His work also includes large group portraits, but he really shines in portraits of individuals.

Young man holding a skull (Vanitas) is on permanent display in the National Gallery in London.