Girl with the Pearl Earring

" Girl with the Pearl Earring"   is the subject of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer's (1632- 1675)masterpiece .This famous artist was born in Delft,Netherlands.He was considered to be an illusion maker."Girl with the Pearl Earring " is referred to as the  "Monalisa of the North ".

What makes this painting so captivating ? Why did this Dutch-Golden-Age artist choose to paint an anonymous girl ? What do Johannes Vermeer's  "checkered floors " demonstrate in his work ? Why has the Girl with the Pearl Earring become a psychological subject ? Where is this captivating painting right now ?

If you watch the 4 m':33 video below ,you are going to answer these questions easily ,ok ?

 http://www.biography.com/people/jan-vermeer-9517541

 Click on this link below to visit the Girl with the Pearl Earring's permanent home . Enjoy !

https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en/explore/the-collection/