A Banquet of the Officers of the St. George Militia Company
- Artist
- Frans Hals
- Date
- 1616
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Frans Hals Museum
The Portrait titled A Banquet of the Officers of the St. George Militia Company (1616) by Frans Hals is a vibrant example of Baroque artistry. It depicts the civic guards of Haarlem celebrating, showcasing Hals’s mastery with lively brushwork and dynamic composition on a canvas. This oil-based painting captures the camaraderie and status of the officers, combining realism with celebratory grandeur. As the first of five militia group portraits, it remains a key highlight of the Frans Hals Museum and exemplifies Hals's influential style within the rich tradition of Baroque painting.
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