Jan Vermeer Van Delft Collection

Girl with a Pearl Earring, c1665. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Girl with a Pearl Earring, c1665. The girls headdress has an exotic effect. Turbans were a popular fashionable accessory in Europe as early as the 15th century

The Lace Maker, c1664. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Lace Maker, c1664. The woman is making pillow lace which uses a strip of parchment on which the pattern has been pricked out

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

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 Geographer, 1669, (1911). Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Geographer, 1669, (1911). Painting held at the Stadel Museum, Frankfurt. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

The Little Street, c1658. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Little Street, c1658. From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Milkmaid, c1658. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Milkmaid, 1658. His vision is concentrated on a single sturdy figure. The still life in the foreground conveys domestic simplicity

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

View of Delft from the Rotterdam Canal, 1660-61, (1912). Artist: Jan Vermeer
View of Delft from the Rotterdam Canal, 1660-61, (1912). Painting of the Dutch artists hometown is among his most popular, painted at a time when cityscapes were uncommon. OIl on canvas

A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, about 1670-1672. Artist: Jan Vermeer
A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, c1670. Original work found in The National Gallery Collection. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

The Supper, mid-late 17th century. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Supper, mid-late 17th century. The resurrected Christ appearing to his disciples at Emmaus

Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, c1657. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, c1657. From the collection of the Gemaldegalerie, Dresden, Germany

Allegory of the Faith, c1670. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Allegory of the Faith, c1670. Vermeers source derives from a standard handbook of iconography, Cesare Ripas Iconologia. Vermeer interpreted Ripas description of Faith with the world at her feet

Lady at a Virginal, c1652-1675. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Lady at a Virginal, c1652-1675

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Jan Vermeer van Delft, a renowned Dutch painter from the 17th century, captured the essence of beauty and elegance in his masterpieces. With an incredible attention to detail and a mastery of light and shadow, Vermeer's works continue to captivate audiences today. One of his most famous paintings is "Girl with a Pearl Earring" created around 1665. This enigmatic portrait showcases Vermeer's ability to convey emotion through subtle expressions. The luminous pearl earring adds an air of mystery to the young girl's gaze, leaving viewers intrigued by her story. In "Young Woman with a Lute, " painted circa 1662-63, Vermeer showcases his talent for capturing delicate moments. The woman gently plucks at the strings, lost in her own world as she creates beautiful melodies. The soft lighting emphasizes her graceful posture and highlights the intricate details on both the lute and her clothing. Vermeer's skillful use of light can also be seen in "Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, " painted around 1662. The gentle glow illuminates every droplet cascading from the pitcher as she carefully pours water into it. This intimate scene exudes tranquility and invites us into this quiet moment. "The Little Street, " completed in 1658, offers a glimpse into everyday life during Vermeer's time. Through meticulous brushstrokes, he captures each brick and stone that make up this quaint street corner, and is as if we are peering through a window into another era. Vermeer was not only skilled at portraying people but also objects like in "The Milkmaid" from 1658 or "The Lacemaker" created around 1925 (attributed to Jan Vermeer). These paintings showcase his ability to infuse mundane tasks with beauty and significance. In "Girl with a Flute, " probably painted between 1665-1675, we see a young girl engrossed in her music.