dagger series nr4 THE BALLOCK

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Looking for Dutch variants...From The Encyclopedia Britannica... Quote"Frans Hals, (born 1581/85, Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands [now in Belgium]—died Aug. 29, 1666, Haarlem, Neth.), great 17th-century portraitist of the Dutch bourgeoisie of Haarlem, where he spent practically all his life. Hals evolved a technique that was close to Impressionism in its looseness, and he painted with increasing freedom as he grew older. The jovial spirit of his early work is typified by The Merry Company (c. 1616–17). In his middle age his portraits grew increasingly sad, revealing sometimes a sense of foreboding (e.g., Nicolaes Hasselaer, c. 1630–33). The paintings of his old age best show his genius for portraying character (e.g., Man in a Slouch Hat, c. 1660–66)".Unquote.

Although no Ballack daggers appear in this picture it gives the atmospheric impression that they are all wearing one !! and as a background reference on the sword style and dress; this gives a wonderful sense of the occasion...
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.