The Merry Drinker by Frans Hals replica in oil on canvas
Van Gogh Studio in Amsterdam offers painted oil reproductions of vibrant Dutch Golden Age paintings. Frans Hals’s *The Merry Drinker* is a masterpiece of spontaneity, character, and movement — a portrait that feels as alive today as it did in the 17th century.
Laughter, life, and loose brushwork
Painted around 1628–1630, *The Merry Drinker* shows a jovial man raising a glass, mid-sentence or toast, with a wide grin and twinkling eyes. Hals’s quick, energetic brushstrokes capture the fleeting expression and informal pose, breaking from the stiff formality of typical portraiture of the time.
A revolutionary portrait full of character
The painting is not just a genre scene — it’s a celebration of personality and painterly freedom. Frans Hals’s ability to convey emotion and vitality through loose, confident strokes helped lay the foundation for modern portraiture. This work radiates charm, warmth, and timeless Dutch cheer.
Buy a painted reproduction of Frans Hals’s The Merry Drinker
The original painting hangs in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. With our painted oil reproduction, you can bring this joyful and charismatic work into your own home.
We’re confident this painting will bring a smile to your face — and if not, we offer a full money-back guarantee.
