Daniel van Aken Playing the ViolinFrans Hals · 1640

  • Art movementBaroque
  • Creation date1640
  • Dimensions67.0 x 57.0 cm
  • MuseumNationalmuseum

Frans Hals (? – ?)

Frans Hals (1582-1666) was a Dutch Golden Age master renowned for his lively portraits and genre scenes. His loose brushwork captured personality and movement, influencing generations of artists. See iconic works like 'The Laughing Cavalier'!

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About this artwork

  • Title: Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin
  • Artist: Frans Hals
  • Year: 1640
  • Original dimensions: 67.0 x 57.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Nationalmuseum
  • Color palette: Dark
  • Main color: Walnut
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range

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What are the date and style of "Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin" by Frans Hals?

"Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin" was made in 1640, within the Baroque movement.

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"Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin" by Frans Hals belongs to the Baroque movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

Which museum holds the original "Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin"?

You can see the original "Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin" at the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden.

What are the author and date of "Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin"?

Frans Hals made "Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin" in 1640.

Who created "Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin"?

"Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin" is attributed to Frans Hals.

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"Daniel van Aken Playing the Violin" dates from 1640. The date places the work within Frans Hals's career and its era.

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