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A Sleeping Girl - Painting by Johannes Vermeer (Vermeer de Delft) (1632-1675)
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A Sleeping Girl - Painting by Johannes Vermeer (Vermeer de Delft) (1632-1675)
XEE5033371 A Sleeping Girl - Painting by Johannes Vermeer (Vermeer de Delft) (1632-1675), oil on canvas, 1657, 87, 6x76, 5 cm. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: A Sleeping Girl - Painting by Johannes Vermeer (Vermeer de Delft) (1632-1675), oil on canvas, 1657, 87, 6x76, 5 cm. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York); Stefano Bianchetti; Dutch, out of copyright
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Baroque Style Bourgeoisie Carpet Chaise Cruche Ease Femme Flamand Style Flemish Style Jeunesse Meuble Neerlandais Neerlandaise Neerlandaises Neerlanders Porte Repos Societe Sommeil Tapis Whiteimages Peinture
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A Sleeping Girl
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is a captivating painting by the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. Created in 1657, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 87.6x76.5 cm and is currently housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The scene depicts a young girl peacefully asleep in a room adorned with typical Dutch furniture and decor. Her delicate figure rests upon an exquisite carpet, while a chair and table stand nearby, showcasing the bourgeois lifestyle of the time. A jug sits on the table, hinting at her refreshment before slumber. Vermeer's attention to detail is evident through his use of light and shadow, creating a serene atmosphere that envelops the viewer. The soft glow illuminates every fold of fabric and strand of hair with precision. This painting exemplifies Vermeer's mastery in capturing everyday life moments with extraordinary beauty. It invites us to contemplate the tranquility found within sleep and appreciate its significance as an essential part of human existence. Through "A Sleeping Girl". Vermeer transports us back to seventeenth-century Netherlands, allowing us to glimpse into the lives of its people during this period. It serves as a testament to Vermeer's skill as one of history's greatest painters and continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its timeless charm.
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