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.
Having bought a kit for myself recently and loved it I bought this as a present for my sister. It arrived quickly and looks perfect- I’m sure she will be delighted.
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.