The enigmatic coloursĪs an artist, what struck me the most about the painting is the use of colours. Vermeer’s 3D painting technique makes you feel like the girl has come to life and you are looking at her from the eyes of the artist. I remember sitting there for a long time staring at the masterpiece before my eyes. The Dutch artist could not have afforded such a big earring himself, thus he chose to create an illusion using either glass or tin.Ī post shared by Mauritshuis person, the painting speaks to the viewer in ways that are inexplicable. The pearl, which is considered to be the centrepiece of the painting symbolises wealth in a very exaggerated manner. The oriental turban worn by the Girl with a Pearl Earring represents the worldliness of the merchant class. This became known as the Dutch Golden Age and Vermeer’s paintings were considered quite fashionable. The patrons from the merchant class wanted paintings that represented more common subjects like houses, middle class people living a normal life, doing daily chores. Dutch East India Company brought economic expansion and innovative ideas to the land. It was turning towards the concept of self-rule and due to lack of supervision by kings of bishops in that area, artists like Vermeer were left without traditional patrons. The city of Delft had turned against the ruling aristocracy and the Catholic church. In the 17th century, artists were painting figures from mythology, the Bible or classic literature.
But what makes the earring so special? To know that, we need to dive deeper into the past. Many argue that it is just a polished tin made to look like a pearl earring. Vermeer, known as the illusion maker, makes the viewer believe that they are looking at a round and big pearl earring. When I closely looked at the ‘pearl’ earring that is so famous, I noticed it was not a round shaped earring but just a floating smudge of paint. Vermeer took the opportunity to show off his skills when it comes to reflecting light off of surfaces and human beings.ĪLSO READ | Behind the Art: Café Terrace at Night, 1888 by Vincent van Gogh When you set your eyes upon this delicate painting, you ask yourself, is the sitter in the painting turning towards you or away? (Photo: Pixabay) The story behind the pearl
A tronie reflects the sitter’s features and showcases the painter’s techniques in a single art piece. The girl is seen wearing a turban, a large pearl and that is all she needs to look gorgeous. The painting is a ‘tronie’, which is a type of painting that differs from a portrait. Unlike Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, this painting focuses more on who the sitter represents rather than her identity. But who is she? Many believe the common rumour she was a maid in the household of the Dutch Master of Art Vermeer or she was his eldest daughter. The seductive yet innocent look on the face is something that can make any celebrity envy with jealousy. The girl has her lips parted slightly as if she wants to tell you something, her eyes holding a conversation of their own.
When you set your eyes upon this delicate painting, you ask yourself, is the sitter in the painting turning towards you or away? I was entranced by the 3D look and how Vermeer used his expertise in reflecting light on his subjects. 🚨 Limited Time Offer | Express Premium with ad-lite for just Rs 2/ day 👉🏽 Click here to subscribe 🚨 Hypnosis at first glance
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