The Greatest Masterpiece for Girls

golden pearl, earringGirl with a pearl earring is universally recognized as one of the greatest masterpiece of Johannes Vermeer. The popularity of painting can also arise from the many mysteries surrounding the image. From the moment it was discovered in 1882 to date, the framework continues to pose embarrassing questions to the experts, as the person who was, with what intention was painted, do her wide eyes signify innocence or seduction, and is there any special reason for centering the pearl earring.

The main mystery, of course, about the girl. The intimacy of a young look, eyes wide, sensual mouth parted, awaiting printing, all these have always been thrilled art lovers over a century. A historical novel based on the play came out in 1999 with the same name, The Girl with a Pearl Earring. Tracy Chevalier, author of the book, the circumstances of the fictional creation of the painting and the book was well received. Many events in the film, and obviously in the book itself, have no historical evidence, including identifying the girl painting. pearl earring, earring

There are many theories. But they are only theories. And anyone know about the slope, the life of the slope of the beautiful which has had two strokes of the master. In the book, as in the movie, this belonged to the wife of Vermeer. It was the love we see in the eyes of the child? Or was the daughter of Vermeer’s girl? One thing is certain, the mysteries continue to live until the last frame and not the girl, she and her pearl will be continually available to art lovers for centuries to come.

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