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Karin
Your copy looks fantastic. I think you have indeed hit upon the basic techniques employed by Hals (and many others). Although glazing was probably used less by some and more by others. Essentially, I believe it is a derivative of the Flemish/Venetian methods as exemplified by such luminaries as Titian and Van Dyck, and begun by such as Van Eyck. It also has a healthy dose of the Tenebrist methods used by Caravaggio, the Gentileschis, Ribera, Velazquez, and Rembrandt. Brava!
Here in Toronto, we have a wonderful Frans Hals portrait at the Art Gallery of Ontario that is very study-able. I think I'll go look at it today.
Juan
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