Woman Holding a Balance, c.1664 by Johannes Vermeer, van Delft
Canvas Print - 1075-VVD
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington, USAOriginal Size: 42.5 x 38 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $48.54 USD
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*Max printing size: 41.3 x 37 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Woman Holding a Balance" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
In Vermeer's "Woman Holding a Balance," we witness an exquisite moment suspended in time, capturing the quiet introspection of a woman standing before a table. Bathed in the soft, diffused light streaming through a window to her left, the woman delicately holds a balance in her right hand, its arm perfectly horizontal. This balance, poised and empty, becomes a metaphor for the woman's inner contemplation, perhaps of moral or spiritual weight.
The composition of the painting is meticulous and harmonious, echoing Vermeer's masterful use of light and perspective. The serene face of the woman, draped in a white veil and a dark, fur-trimmed jacket, exudes a calm dignity as she stands in silent contemplation. Her surroundings are rich with symbolic detail—a table covered with a deep blue cloth, laden with pearls and gold jewelry, which glint softly in the ambient light, hinting at worldly wealth and materialism.
Behind her, a large painting of the Last Judgment looms, adding a profound spiritual dimension to the scene. This juxtaposition between the temporal riches on the table and the eternal consequences depicted on the wall invites the viewer to ponder the deeper themes of judgment, morality, and the ephemeral nature of earthly possessions.
Vermeer's skillful play of light not only highlights the textures of the various surfaces but also creates an almost tangible atmosphere of introspection and tranquility. "Woman Holding a Balance" stands as a testament to Vermeer's ability to weave complex, universal themes into the everyday moments of domestic life, rendering them with unparalleled sensitivity and grace.
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