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A Young Lady Seated at a Virginal, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
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A Young Lady Seated at a Virginal, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
BAL378 A Young Lady Seated at a Virginal, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 51.5x45.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Dame assise au virginal; ); Dutch, out of copyright
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In this oil on canvas painting titled "A Young Lady Seated at a Virginal" created by the renowned Dutch artist Jan Vermeer in approximately 1670, we are transported to a serene and intimate scene. The young lady, elegantly dressed in a sumptuous gown, sits gracefully before a virginal - an early form of keyboard instrument similar to a piano. Bathed in soft natural light streaming through the window, her delicate fingers hover over the keys as if about to produce enchanting melodies. Vermeer's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; from the intricate patterns on the lady's dress to the reflection of light on her pearl necklace. The composition is balanced with subtle hints of musical instruments surrounding her - a cello leaning against an ornate chair and an epinette placed delicately nearby. This painting captures not only the beauty of its subject but also reveals Vermeer's mastery in capturing moments frozen in time. The young lady exudes both elegance and concentration as she immerses herself into creating music, transporting us back to seventeenth-century Holland where such scenes were common among affluent households. Now housed within London's National Gallery, this masterpiece continues to inspire awe and admiration for Vermeer's ability to capture human emotion and create timeless works that resonate across centuries.
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