Jacobus Vrel Collection

Woman Reading a Letter, c.1663. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Woman Reading a Letter, c.1663. Other Title(s): Woman in Blue Reading a Letter. In a quiet, private moment, a young woman stands, engrossed in reading a letter

Woman at the Hearth, 1654-1662. Creator: Jacobus Vrel
Woman at the Hearth, 1654-1662

View of a Town, 1654-1662. Creator: Jacobus Vrel
View of a Town, 1654-1662

The Milkmaid, c.1660. Creator: Jan Vermeer
The Milkmaid, c.1660. A maid concentrates keenly as she pours milk from a jug. It is a quiet, tranquil scene. The only movement is the flow of milk

The Love Letter, c.1669-c.1670. Creator: Jan Vermeer
The Love Letter, c.1669-c.1670. Other Title(s): The Love Letter

View of Houses in Delft, Known as ‘The Little Street, c.1658. Creator: Jan Vermeer
View of Houses in Delft, Known as The Little Street, c.1658. An unusual painting in Vermeer's oeuvre: a few houses and a couple of people in a quiet street

Young Woman with a Lute, ca. 1662-63. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Young Woman with a Lute, ca. 1662-63

Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, ca. 1662. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, ca. 1662

The Lacemaker, c. 1925. Creators: Jan Vermeer, Anon
The Lacemaker, c. 1925

Girl with a Flute, probably 1665 / 1675. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Girl with a Flute, probably 1665/1675. Attributed to Johannes Vermeer

A Lady Writing, c. 1665. Creator: Jan Vermeer
A Lady Writing, c. 1665

Girl with the Red Hat, c. 1665 / 1666. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Girl with the Red Hat, c. 1665/1666

The Smiling Girl, c. 1925. Creator: Anon
The Smiling Girl, c. 1925

Woman Holding a Balance, c. 1664. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Woman Holding a Balance, c. 1664. An allegory encouraging us to conduct our lives with temperance and moderation

A Young Woman Reading. Creator: Imitator of Johannes Vermeer (ca. 1925-27)
A Young Woman Reading

A Maid Asleep, ca. 1656-57. Creator: Jan Vermeer
A Maid Asleep, ca. 1656-57

Study of a Young Woman, ca. 1665-67. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Study of a Young Woman, ca. 1665-67

A Lady Standing at the Virginals, c1670-1672, (c1950). Creator: Jan Vermeer
A Lady Standing at the Virginals, c1670-1672, (c1950). A Young Woman standing at a Virginal, painting in the National Gallery, London

Young Girl with a Flute, c1665-1675. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Young Girl with a Flute, c1665-1675. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Woman Holding a Balance, c1664. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Woman Holding a Balance, c1664. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Street Scene Jacobus Vrel Dutch active 1654 1662
Street Scene; Jacobus Vrel (Dutch, active 1654 - 1662); about 1654 - 1662; Oil on panel; 41.3 x 34 cm (16 1, 4 x 13 3, 8 in.)

Street Scene; Jacobus Vrel, Dutch, active 1654 - 1662; about 1654 - 1662; Oil on panel; Unframed: 41.3 x 34.3 cm (16 1/4 x 13 1/2 in.), Framed: 61 x 53 x 6.4 cm (24 x 20 7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

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"Jacobus Vrel: Exploring the Enigmatic Women in Vermeer's Masterpieces" Step into the captivating world of Jacobus Vrel, a renowned art collector and connoisseur who dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries behind Jan Vermeer's iconic paintings. Through his meticulous research and deep appreciation for Vermeer's work, Vrel has shed light on some of the most enigmatic female figures depicted in these masterpieces. One such painting is "Young Woman with a Lute, " created around 1662-63 by Jan Vermeer. This exquisite portrait showcases a young woman delicately playing her lute, her eyes filled with passion and melancholy. Vrel believes that this painting symbolizes the power of music as an expression of emotions and desires. In another captivating piece titled "Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, " painted around 1662, Vermeer captures a moment frozen in time. The woman gazes at us with serene grace while pouring water from a pitcher, evoking feelings of tranquility and domesticity. Vrel suggests that this painting represents the beauty found within everyday tasks. Vermeer's masterpiece known as "The Lacemaker, " created circa 1925 by both Jan Vermeer and an anonymous artist, portrays an intricate scene where craftsmanship meets contemplation. The lacemaker's intense focus reveals her dedication to her craft—a metaphor for patience and diligence in life itself—according to Vrel. Amongst these remarkable works is "Girl with a Flute, " believed to have been painted between 1665-1675 by Jan Vermeer himself. This enchanting portrayal captures the girl lost in melodies only she can hear—an embodiment of youthful innocence intertwined with artistic talent. "A Lady Writing, " crafted around 1665 by Jan Vermeer, presents us with an elegant lady engrossed in correspondence—a glimpse into private moments often hidden from view. Here, Vrel speculates that Vermeer aimed to capture the complexities of female intellect and creativity.