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Woman in Blue Reading a Letter by Johannes  Vermeer, 1664

Woman in Blue Reading a Letter

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 Woman in Blue Reading a Letter in 1664. It is now part of the collection at Rijksmuseum in Netherlands.

Year
1664
Style
Baroque
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
46.5x39cm

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