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Dutch Golden Age
Frans Hals
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Dutch Golden Age
Portrait of a man holding a skull
by Frans Hals, 1616
Portrait of a man holding a skull (1616) is a portrait painting by Frans Hals, one of the masters of Dutch Golden Age. The original hangs in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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- Custom sizesAdd a note at checkout
Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Frans Hals
- Year
- 1616
- Movement
- Dutch Golden Age
- Original
- Barber Institute of Fine Arts
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Portrait of a man holding a skull by Frans Hals (1616) depicts ear, man, human skull, beard, sleeve, doublet. The original hangs in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts.
Your ArtLogia Portrait of a man holding a skull is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Dutch Golden Age. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Dutch portraitist whose loose, lively brushwork captured laughter and character like no one before him.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Frans Hals (c. 1582–1666)
Dutch portraitist whose loose, lively brushwork captured laughter and character like no one before him.
More by Frans HalsQuestions
Is this Portrait of a man holding a skull reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Portrait of a man holding a skull is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Portrait of a man holding a skull?
The original by Frans Hals (1616) is in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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