A Maid Asleep
ca. 1656-57
Vermeer's early masterpiece captures a quiet, slightly scandalous moment: a servant girl has dozed off at the dinner table, her head resting heavily on her hand. The scene is rich with everyday details, from the scattered fruit and overturned glass to the vibrant, patterned rug draped across the table. An open door in the background invites us to peek into the next room, hinting at a narrative of interrupted work or perhaps a stolen nap. It's a rare glimpse into the artist's early experimentation with light and domestic life before he became famous for his luminous portraits.
- Technique
- Oil painting
- Material
- Canvas
- Dimensions
- 87.6 x 76.5 cm
Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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