Portrait of Conradus Viëtor (1588-1657), aged 56, half-length, in a black doublet, cloak and hat, with a white ruff, and holding a book

Frans Hals (Antwerp 1581/5-1666 Haarlem) Portrait of Conradus Viëtor (1588-1657), aged 56, half-length, in a black doublet, cloak and hat, with a white ruff, and holding a book signed with monogram, inscribed with the sitter's name and age, and dated 'FH M CONRADVS VIETOR· ÆTATIS 56 Ao 1644' (upper right) oil on canvas 32½ x 26 in. (82.5 x 66 cm.)