Frans Hals (1582–1666) painted laughter — and nobody has done it better since. The Dutch Golden Age master had a unique ability to capture the spontaneous, fleeting expressions of his sitters with a loose, gestural brushwork that feels astonishingly modern for the 17th century. His Laughing Cavalier, his Malle Babbe, his series of regents and guild portraits — all painted with a freedom and vitality that was unlike anything his contemporaries were producing. Rembrandt was deeper, Vermeer was more luminous, but nobody was faster, more alive, or more immediately human than Hals at his best. In counted cross stitch, his vivid character portraits and bold tonal contrasts translate into designs with genuine presence and personality. Browse our Frans Hals cross stitch kit collection and choose a premium Hals cross stitch kit or download a Frans Hals cross stitch pattern instantly.
I bought this pattern for my sister. She is so into the Tudor history and history of England’s monarchy.
I have been looking at this pattern for quite sometime and I decided to go for it. Thankfully this site has larger symbols and so easy to read.
I have always wanted to do this picture. I love the fact this site has large symbols.
I just love this picture. I can’t wait to get started and have it finished and framed!
Excellent cross stitch download pattern. Full instructions easy to follow . I've used this company previously as the quality and interpretation of the finished Mucha cross stitch is high quality.
