Charles’s portrait painter, or Henry’s? Crossword Clue

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Today's clue, "Charles's portrait painter, or Henry's?" leads to the answer "HALS".

The connection here lies in the reference to famous painters associated with the names Charles and Henry. In this case, "Charles's portrait painter" hints at the renowned Dutch Golden Age painter, Frans Hals, known for his lively and expressive portraits. Meanwhile, "Henry's" is a subtle nod to the Dutch painter Dirck Hals, who was the brother of Frans Hals and also painted portraits and genre scenes during the same period.

By combining these two names and focusing on the common element of portrait painting, the answer "HALS" emerges as the fitting solution to this crossword clue.

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Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	14 November 2017	HALS