Above: A detail blown up from a painting by Frans Hals (1582-1666) stopped you in your tracks as you approached a retrospective exhibition of his works at Rijksmuseum.
Well, not only his hands, also what they hold. And the detailed footwear, lace, sleeves and ruffles. The subtle smiles and difference in his subjects’ eyes capturing individual personalities despite the similarities of fashion.
Postcards from Barton Springs 