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Woman Holding a Balance, c.1664 by Johannes Vermeer, van Delft
Canvas Print - 1075-VVD

Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Original Size: 42.5 × 38 cm

Woman Holding a Balance by Vermeer (c.1664) 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 26 × 23.2 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.

Woman Holding a Balance by Johannes Vermeer, van Delft, c.1664 - canvas print
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Giclée Canvas Print | $61.81 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 16.7 × 15 in print therefore arrives as 19.1 × 17.3 in. Both numbers are shown in Your Selection above and change with the slider.

Yes. The slider covers every size up to 26 × 23.2 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 42.5 × 38 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 National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA. Full size guide.
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About the Painting

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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