Is it a cautionary tale of vanity? A prompt for introspection? Art historians are still weighing the evidence.
Vermeer
A well-dressed artist paints Clio, the muse of history, but as with any Vermeer, the real subject here is light.
Johannes Vermeer, The Art of Painting
This gorgeous painting is rich in color—and with possibility. Can the woman stay sober? Will the man succeed?
Johannes Vermeer, The Glass of Wine
She opens a window, but this girl is forever trapped inside. Vermeer lends her everyday ritual a timeless quality.
Johannes Vermeer, Young Woman with a Water ...
This enigmatic character study was dubbed the “Dutch Mona Lisa.” The turban and pearl add a touch of the exotic.
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