Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens (2024)

Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens (2024) poster

Alongside Rembrandt and Vermeer, Frans Hals was one of the key figures in 17th century Dutch art. But unlike his contemporaries, who tended to paint gloomy or pensive pictures, Hals was entirely devoted to joy. He painted people who could barely conceal their zest for life - at a time when it was frowned upon to show teeth.

Director: Frauke Schlieckau
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Release Date:
Production: ZDF, ARTE, Bottega Berlin Productions
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

interview, arts expert, art history, expressionism, painted face, face paint, 17th century, painter as artist, painting exhibition, dutch painter, art documentary, famous painter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens about?
Alongside Rembrandt and Vermeer, Frans Hals was one of the key figures in 17th century Dutch art. But unlike his contemporaries, who tended to paint gloomy or pensive pictures, Hals was entirely devoted to joy. He painted people who could barely conceal their zest for life - at a time when it was frowned upon to show teeth.
Who directed Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens?
Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens was directed by Frauke Schlieckau.
What genre is Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens?
Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens produced?
Frans Hals - Maler des Lachens was produced in Germany.