Description
You’ve seen the original, read the book, and watched the movie. Now you can own a piece of history by purchasing the painting. Girl with a Pearl Earring was painted by Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer, in 1665. Not much is known about Vermeer or the painting, but onlookers and experts can agree on one thing – it is absolutely stunning. After its restoration in 1994, the color has been greatly enhanced giving new life to the painting. Its original name in Dutch is Het Meisje met de Parel . Many critics think that it was never meant to be a portrait and is often referred to as the “Mona Lisa of the North” or the “Dutch Mona Lisa.” Add a piece of history to your collection with this stunning painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. Girl with a Pearl Earring was competed in 1665, and is often referred to as the Dutch Mona Lisa thanks to its similar mysterious shroud and public fascination. The original was restored in 1994, which greatly enhanced the color scheme and added additional intimacy to the subject’s gaze, and this hand-painted oil reproduction captures the same subtle beauty. Vermeer (1632-1675) was a modestly successful genre painter during his time, but is now considered one of the greats of the Dutch Golden Age. Few facts are known about his masterpiece, yet it has inspired a historical novel, movie and play of the same name. Order today and enjoy the same astonishing beauty and mystery as other onlookers and experts.
