Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window (New Version), c.1657/59 by Johannes Vermeer, van Delft
Canvas Print - 18851-VVD

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

Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window (New Version) 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.

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

Vermeer's "Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window" is a masterpiece of intimacy and detail, emblematic of the Dutch Golden Age. This newly restored version reveals a hidden painting of a Cupid on the wall, profoundly altering our understanding of the scene. Previously, the bare wall behind the girl added a sense of isolation and introspection to her private moment. Now, with Cupid unveiled, the painting teems with symbolic significance.

The young woman stands absorbed in her letter, bathed in the soft, diffused light streaming through the open window. Vermeer's meticulous attention to the play of light and shadow enhances the scene's serene atmosphere. The window's intricate latticework, the rich textures of the Turkish carpet, and the still-life arrangement of fruits on the table further showcase his unparalleled skill in rendering details.

The newly visible Cupid, with his bow and arrow, casts the scene in a different light. This revelation suggests that the letter she reads may be one of love, infusing the painting with an undercurrent of romantic tension. The green curtain, once seen as a barrier to the viewer's gaze, now feels like a theatrical element, drawing us into the young woman's private world while hinting at the hidden passions and secrets within.

Vermeer's genius lies in his ability to capture the quiet, everyday moments and imbue them with profound depth and meaning. This restored version, with its added layer of narrative complexity, reaffirms Vermeer's status as a master of light, composition, and emotional subtlety. The painting remains a testament to his enduring legacy and the timeless beauty of his art.

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