The Story
Portrait of Tieleman Roosterman by Frans Hals (Dutch, c.
1581–1666).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Portrait of Tieleman Roosterman
Frans Hals (Dutch, c. 1581–1666)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Portrait
Medium
oil on canvas
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
The Story
Portrait of Tieleman Roosterman by Frans Hals (Dutch, c.
1581–1666).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.