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Johannes Vermeer - The Love LetterThe Love LetterJohannes Vermeer

Here Vermeer has chosen an unusual vantage point. From the depths of a shadowy space, we are given a glimpse of a room. A richly clad woman has momentarily ceased her music-making for a letter that has just been handed to her. She looks up expectantly at the servant girl. The subject of the letter c...

Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
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Johannes Vermeer - Mistress and MaidMistress and MaidJohannes Vermeer

The subject of writing and receiving letters, which recurs frequently in Vermeer’s work, is given an exceptional sense of dramatic tension in this painting of two women arrested in some moment of mysterious crisis. The lack of final modeling in the mistress’ head and figure and the relatively plain ...

The Frick Collection (New York, United States)
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Johannes Vermeer - The MilkmaidThe MilkmaidJohannes Vermeer

The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer is a captivating oil-on-canvas painting that has been a subject of admiration for centuries. Created around 1657-1658, this masterpiece is now housed at the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Description of the Scene The painting presents a serene d...

Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
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Johannes Vermeer - Christ in the House of Martha and MaryChrist in the House of Martha and MaryJohannes Vermeer

This is certainly the largest and one of the earliest surviving paintings by Vermeer. It is also his only known work of a biblical subject. St Luke’s Gospel tells of Christ’s visit to the sisters’ house. Christ praised Mary’s willingness to sit and listen to his teachings, unlike Martha who was preo...

Scottish National Gallery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Johannes Vermeer Van Delft - The Glass of WineThe Glass of WineJohannes Vermeer Van Delft

An elegantly dressed young man is watching a woman finish a glass of wine. He has his hand on a jug, and seems to be waiting to refill the glass. Vermeer has taken the traditional motif of `wine, women and song/

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Johannes Vermeer - The concert, ca Isabella StThe concert, ca Isabella StJohannes Vermeer
73 x 65 cm, (1666)

The painting The Concert, Ca Isabella St is a captivating oil on canvas artwork created by the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer in 1666. Measuring 73 x 65 cm, this beautiful piece showcases the artist's mastery of light and composition. As a leading online platform specializing in handmade oil...

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Johannes Vermeer - A Lady Standing at a VirginalA Lady Standing at a VirginalJohannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer is renowned for his captivating and enigmatic paintings that offer glimpses into the lives of 17th-century Dutch women. One such masterpiece is A Lady Standing at a Virginal, housed in The National Gallery in London. This painting, created around 1670-1672, exemplifies Vermeer's ski...

The National Gallery (London, United Kingdom)
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Johannes Vermeer - Diana and her NymphsDiana and her NymphsJohannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer's Diana and her Nymphs is a captivating oil on canvas painting created in 1654. This enchanting artwork measures 97 x 104 cm and is currently housed at the prestigious Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, Netherlands. The Painting's Composition The painting depicts seve...

Mauritshuis (The Hague, Netherlands)
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Johannes Vermeer - Girl with a FluteGirl with a FluteJohannes Vermeer

In the realm of Dutch Golden Age painting, few artists have captured the essence of serenity and elegance as masterfully as Johannes Vermeer. Among his notable works, 'Girl with a Flute' stands out for its captivating portrayal of a young woman lost in contemplation. This oil on canvas painting, mea...

National Gallery of Art (Washington, United States)
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Johannes Vermeer - Young woman with a water pitcher, ca - (45,7)Young woman with a water pitcher, ca - (45,7)Johannes Vermeer

The Young Woman with a Water Pitcher is a captivating painting by the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, created in 1665. This exquisite piece, measuring 45.7 cm, is a quintessential example of Dutch Golden Age painting. The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress standing next to a window, ho...

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Johannes Vermeer - The milkmaid, ca Rijksmuseum,The milkmaid, ca Rijksmuseum,Johannes Vermeer
45 x 41 cm, (1660)

The Milkmaid is a captivating painting by the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, created in approximately 1660. This beautiful work of art is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and is considered one of the museum's finest attractions. The painting depicts a young woman engaged...

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Johannes Vermeer - Woman with a Lute near a WindowWoman with a Lute near a WindowJohannes Vermeer

The Woman with a Lute near a Window is a captivating oil on canvas painting created by the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer in 1663. This work is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, United States. The painting depicts a young woman sitting at a table with a lu...

Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, United States)
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Johannes Vermeer - Girl Interrupted at Her MusicGirl Interrupted at Her MusicJohannes Vermeer

The painting Girl Interrupted at Her Music by the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is a captivating masterpiece that has been admired for centuries. Created in 1658, this oil on canvas work measures 39 x 44 cm and is currently housed at The Frick Collection in New York City. Composition and S...

The Frick Collection (New York, United States)

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