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Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, c.1657/59 by Johannes Vermeer, van Delft
Canvas Print - 1072-VVD

Location: Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany
Original Size: 83 × 64.5 cm

Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window by Vermeer (c.1657/59) is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée canvas print. Printed with archival inks on 400 g/m² canvas and hand-varnished for UV protection, it can be made in any size up to 33.5 × 25.6 in, scaled proportionally, with optional framing. Free worldwide shipping available; unframed prints ship in 2 workdays, framed in 7 to 8. Guaranteed 100-year color durability.

Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window by Johannes Vermeer, van Delft, c.1657/59 - canvas print
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Giclée Canvas Print | $71.27 USD

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The size you set is the printed image, the part you see once the canvas is stretched. Beyond that size we add 1.2 in of blank canvas on every side, at no extra cost, so the stretcher bars have something to grip. A 21.7 × 16.5 in print therefore arrives as 24 × 18.9 in. Both numbers are shown in Your Selection above and change with the slider.

Yes. The slider covers every size up to 33.5 × 25.6 in, always in the proportions of the original. If you need something larger, or a size that has to fit a frame you already own, write to us with the title and the dimensions and we will tell you what is possible. Every print is made to order, so there is usually a way.

Because the original is an oil painting on canvas. We match the print medium to the original: oil paintings go on canvas, works on paper go on fine art paper. Our canvas is natural cotton, 400 g/m² Canvas, acid-free and pH neutral, and its woven texture gives the most natural impression of Vermeer's original oil painting. The finish is satin/gloss, which keeps the depth of the dark tones the way varnish does on a painting in a museum; a matte canvas looks dull and pale next to it. More about our print media.

Start with the original, which measures 83 × 64.5 cm. A print at or near that size reads the way the artist judged it. Printing smaller is easy; enlarging a small original changes its character. For the wall, above a sofa or a sideboard aim for two thirds to three quarters of the furniture width, and hang the center at eye level. Cut paper to size and tape it to the wall before you order. The original hangs in Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany. Full size guide.
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About the Painting

Ah, "Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window," one of Vermeer's early masterpieces, captures a serene yet emotionally charged moment with exquisite clarity. The composition is deceptively simple, yet it's packed with symbolic nuance and masterful technique, hallmarks of Vermeer's genius.

At first glance, the painting depicts a young woman absorbed in reading a letter. She stands by an open window, through which a soft, natural light floods the room, illuminating her delicate features and the rich textures around her. Vermeer’s mastery of light is nothing short of miraculous; the way it bathes the scene in a warm, golden glow is almost transcendental. The light highlights the intricate details of her attire—the shimmering gold and black of her dress, the delicate lace collar, and the soft curls of her meticulously styled hair.

The open window is not merely a source of light but a symbolic portal, hinting at the themes of communication and longing. The slightly drawn curtain suggests a sense of privacy, perhaps even secrecy, inviting us to ponder the contents of the letter and the emotions it stirs in the reader.

On the table, a vibrant red and blue carpet, along with a bowl of ripe fruits, adds a touch of domesticity and abundance. The careful placement of these objects, coupled with the restrained palette and the serene expression of the girl, creates a harmonious balance within the composition.

Vermeer’s attention to detail is unparalleled; each brushstroke is a testament to his meticulous craftsmanship. The quiet intensity of the scene draws us in, inviting us to share in the girl’s private moment of contemplation and to speculate on the narrative behind the letter she holds so tenderly. This painting, with its perfect blend of technical prowess and emotional depth, exemplifies why Vermeer remains a titan of the Baroque era.

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