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Girl with a Pearl Earring: Vermeer's Mystery and the Novel It Inspired
Famous Artworks
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Girl with a Pearl Earring: Vermeer's Mystery and the Novel It Inspired

Girl with a Pearl Earring is one of the most scrutinised paintings in art history, yet we know almost nothing for certain about who she is. Here is what research actually shows about the subject, the earring, and how the painting found its modern fame.

Johannes Vermeer: Light Through Windows and Domestic Mystery
Artist Spotlight
·9 min read

Johannes Vermeer: Light Through Windows and Domestic Mystery

Explore the life and art of Johannes Vermeer. From Girl with a Pearl Earring to his extraordinary handling of window light, discover why he painted so few works and why each one rewards a lifetime of looking.