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title: The Laughing Cavalier
author: Frans Hals
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20059/the-laughing-cavalier/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-02-19
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# The Laughing Cavalier

_Authored by Frans Hals_

## Image File

[![The Laughing Cavalier](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20059.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20059.png)

## Image Caption

A 1624 oil-on-canvas portrait by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666) of an unknown man. The painting is widely known as "The Laughing Cavalier" because of his suggestion of a smile. Hals was known for capturing his subjects with a relaxed pose and with a smile, a rarity in portraits of the period.

Wallace Collection, London.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Hals, F. (2025, February 18). The Laughing Cavalier. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20059/the-laughing-cavalier/>
### Chicago
Hals, Frans. "The Laughing Cavalier." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 18, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20059/the-laughing-cavalier/>.
### MLA
Hals, Frans. "The Laughing Cavalier." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Feb 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20059/the-laughing-cavalier/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laughing_Cavalier) by [**Frans Hals**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laughing_Cavalier). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 18 February 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.