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Video. Frans Hals: Rijksmuseum honours the Master of Laughter in new exhibit

After celebrated solo exhibitions of Vermeer and Rembrandt, the Rijksmuseum is set to unveil a new exhibition dedicated to the joyous painting of Frans Hals.

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