The Lacemaker, c.1669/70 by Johannes Vermeer, van Delft
Canvas Print - 1083-VVD

Location: Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Original Size: 24.5 × 21 cm

The Lacemaker by Vermeer (c.1669/70) 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 18.1 × 15.5 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.

Giclée Canvas Print | $61.58 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 9.6 × 8.3 in print therefore arrives as 12 × 10.6 in. Both numbers are shown in Your Selection above and change with the slider.

Yes. The slider covers every size up to 18.1 × 15.5 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 24.5 × 21 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 Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Full size guide.
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About the Painting

Ah, Vermeer! The maestro of light and intimacy, and "The Lacemaker," c. 1669/70, is a sublime testament to his genius. Here, we see a young woman absorbed in her intricate work, a scene so quiet yet so powerful. Vermeer has masterfully captured the essence of concentration and meticulousness. Her fingers delicately maneuver the threads, creating lace as if she’s weaving the very fabric of time.

The composition is intimate, drawing us into her world. Vermeer’s use of light is nothing short of miraculous. The soft, diffused glow bathes her figure, highlighting the texture of her yellow dress and the fine details of the lace pillow. The contrast between the bright, luminous face and the shadowy background creates a depth that is both inviting and mysterious.

Notice the objects around her – a few colorful, plush items, perhaps remnants of her craft, adding a splash of vibrancy to the otherwise subdued palette. The richness of the blues and reds against the muted backdrop is a visual feast. Each element is rendered with such precision and care, it's as if Vermeer is inviting us to reach out and touch them.

What truly sets this piece apart is the serene mood it evokes. There's a stillness, a pause in the bustle of life, captured in the meticulous act of lacemaking. It's a quiet celebration of domestic life, a moment of reflection and reverence for the simple, yet profound act of creation. Vermeer, through his delicate brushstrokes and masterful play of light, has immortalized a fleeting moment of everyday grace.

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