Dirck Hals (after) ( 1591 - 1656 ) was a Dutch painter. Dirck Hals (after) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 665.37 USD for Guardsmen playing tric-trac and drinking in an inn in 2004 to 8400 USD for A merry company in an interior in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.