Anna Tummers Knihy

Frans Hals, celebrated as a leading figure among Dutch painters of the seventeenth century, is also a source of controversy regarding the extent of his artistic output. His popularity and the scarcity of technical references contribute to ongoing debates and disputes among experts about the authenticity of works attributed to him. This has resulted in significant discussions and even legal conflicts over the true authorship of paintings in his distinctive style.

The Art of Laughter: Humour in Dutch Paintings of the Golden Age presents the first ever overview of humour in seventeenth-century painting.