Paintings hold a valuable space in our lives. Some renowned painters have done valuable works, which hold special place in the history of paintings till date. In fact, million of followers admire their work. While talking about famous paintings till date, it is quite mandatory to mention about the famous painting by Johannes Vermeer's-The Girl with a Pearl Earring. Rediscovered in 1882, the painting is an absolute masterpiece posing significant questions. Let me here answer all of them to the best of knowledge.
Who Was the Girl?
Although girl in the painting who is enchanting viewers since over 300 years is still not well recognised, common predictions say:
• Most popularly, she seems to have been Vermeer's eldest daughter Maria. A critic remarked "only a father can paint such portraits."
• The second most popular candidate is Magdalena who was the only daughter of Vermeer's benefactor named Pieter Van Ruijven.
• The last but not the least is the idea that Vermeer employed a maiden for preparing this masterpiece.
What Is The Specialty Of Pearl In The Painting?
The shiny pearl displayed very clearly and holding a key place in the title of the painting seem to have been a tear dropped on the pearl hanged freely on the girl's ear. There is a serene charm in here pearl making it very special for viewers.
What's in the Dress?
The Yellow Garment
Millions of viewers have this question. The yellow dress worn by girl in the painting holds a unique position in Vermeer's work of art. The blue-yellow scarf on the girl's head in the yellow cloak (maybe) is not a regular custom of that period. In fact, it is a special dress that suits children and is actually loved by them being a different yet attractive in colour.
The White Collar
Even though the white-collar probably depicts some sort of undergarment, the painting gives utter simplicity and soberness to it. Moreover, it acts as balancing the two parts of the girl-the mind and the body.
Where Is The Signature Of Vermeer In The Painting?
Vermeer's signature in the Girl with a Pearl Earring is located right on the top left corner. However, it is not usually visible in reproductions of the painting.
To end with, this impressive painting by Vermeer's remains a masterpiece and will hold a special and unforgettable place for decades to come, in the history of famous paintings.
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