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1582 – 1666Frans HalsDutch Golden Age · NetherlandsFrans Hals (c. 1582 – August 26, 1666) was a Dutch portrait painter celebrated for his loose, spontaneous brushwork and ability to capture fleeting expressions. His Laughing Cavalier is one of the most popular portraits in the world.