The girl who captivated the world. Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring has fascinated viewers for centuries with her enigmatic gaze and luminous pearl. Although she appears to be a portrait, she is actually a tronie, a Dutch study of character and expression, making her identity one of art's greatest mysteries. Renowned as the master of light, Vermeer brings her to life through her softly illuminated face, glistening lips and shimmering pearl. No one knows who the girl was, and the famous "pearl" may not be a pearl at all, but polished glass or tin. Carry this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece on your recycled tote bag. Johannes Vermeer, Girl with a Pearl Earring, c. 1665. © Mauritshuis, The Hague.
The girl who captivated the world. Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring has fascinated viewers for centuries with her enigmatic gaze and luminous pearl. Although she appears to be a portrait, she is actually a tronie, a Dutch study of character and expression, making her identity one of art's greatest mysteries. Renowned as the master of light, Vermeer brings her to life through her softly illuminated face, glistening lips and shimmering pearl. No one knows who the girl was, and the famous "pearl" may not be a pearl at all, but polished glass or tin. Carry this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece on your recycled tote bag. Johannes Vermeer, Girl with a Pearl Earring, c. 1665. © Mauritshuis, The Hague.