Mistress and Maid, c.1666/67 by Johannes Vermeer, van Delft
Canvas Print - 1073-VVD
Location: Frick Collection, New York, USAOriginal Size: 90.2 x 78.7 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $64.07 USD
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Painting Information
Ah, the elegant yet enigmatic world of Vermeer! In 'Mistress and Maid,' circa 1666/67, we witness a moment suspended in time, capturing the everyday intimacy between two women. The painting, housed in the illustrious Frick Collection in New York, speaks volumes about the subtleties of human interaction and the silent undercurrents of domestic life in the 17th century.
Vermeer, ever the master of light and shadow, bathes the scene in a gentle, diffused glow. The mistress, adorned in a sumptuous yellow morning jacket trimmed with ermine, is seated at a table. Her hand rests lightly on a letter, the object of silent contemplation. Her expression is one of quiet introspection, as if the contents of the letter have transported her to another realm of thought.
Standing beside her, the maid proffers another letter, her gaze directed towards her mistress with a blend of deference and curiosity. The contrast between their attires is stark yet harmonious – the maid's plain brown dress underscores the social hierarchy yet does not diminish her presence in the tableau.
Vermeer's use of texture is sublime; the sheen of the tablecloth, the delicate lace of the mistress’s collar, and the rich wood of the table and box all contribute to the painting’s tactile quality. The composition is anchored by the interplay of light and dark, guiding our eyes across the scene in a dance of visual delight.
'The Mistress and Maid' is not just a glimpse into a past domestic scene; it’s a masterclass in storytelling through restraint and suggestion, a testament to Vermeer’s unparalleled ability to capture the profound within the ordinary.
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