This work is often contrasted with Portrait of a Young Woman, which was created by the same artist a year or two later in 1667.
This painting is headlining exhibitions in the United States this year while the Mauritshuis [MAWR-its-hoyss] Gallery is renovated. This work is often contrasted with Portrait of a Young Woman, which was created by the same artist a year or two later in 1667. The person shown in this painting wears a yellow ochre garment with a white collar. Powdered lapis lazuli was used for the bright color in the Turkish-style turban worn by the subject of this work. The object mentioned in the title of this painting is surrounded by dark shadow and located above the left shoulder the girl looks over. Name this portrait by Dutch artist Johannes [yoh-HAH-nuss] Vermeer.
This painting is headlining exhibitions in the United States this year while the Mauritshuis [MAWR-its-hoyss] Gallery is renovated.
The Girl With The Pearl Earring [or Het Meisje met de Parel]