The Laughing Cavalier, The masterpiece by Frans Hals

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This is perhaps his most famous portrait. Frans Hals painted it in 1624. It was given its current title some two and a half century later. The strange thing is that it is neither a cavalier, nor is he laughing. However, it is, without a doubt, a masterpiece, and it is so much fun to view it up close.
In this video I zoom in on all the wonderful details of the painting, but after you watch it, you should really go and have a look at the real thing.