Aletta Hanemans was 19 when she married and Frans Hals made this portrait of her. The portrait of the groom - Jacob Olycan - hangs on the left. Hals understood better than anyone the art of characterisation and was considered the best portraitist in Haarlem.
The wickerwork in the background has been added digitally.
Completely in line with modern taste.
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Welcome to my digital art world - where colours take centre stage and nothing has to be right, as long as it feels right. Here you will find art that puts a smile on your face or makes you pause for a moment.
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