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later centuries. Massa's expression is candid, distracted. He is relaxed and engaged in his own affairs. Hals's brush strokes too are quick and free instead of smooth and controlled, which not only contributes to Hals's distinct style but also allowed him to complete an entire painting in one sitting, which accounts for the high volume he produced in his lifetime. Many of Hals's contemporaries were students of
Caravaggio, influenced by his strong chiaroscuro. Though Hals may also have looked to Caravaggio his use of light is even, but Hals still manages to create bold highlights of Massa's facial features – the right side of his face is illuminated while the left falls into a natural shadow.
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