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Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window by Johannes  Vermeer, 1658

Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window

Johannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch Baroque painter known for his masterful use of light and color. His intimate scenes of daily life capture stillness and detail with remarkable depth, making him one of history’s most revered artists.

Johannes Vermeer created Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window in 1658. It is now part of the collection at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister Dresden in Germany.

Year
1658
Style
Baroque
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
83x64.5cm

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