Mädchen mit einer Flöte
probably 1665-1675
Step into the intimate world of Dutch Baroque portraiture with this striking 'tronie,' a character study rather than a formal portrait. The young woman stares directly at us, her wide-brimmed hat casting a playful shadow while she casually clutches a flute. Unlike Johannes Vermeer’s famously smooth, glass-like finishes, the brushwork here is surprisingly loose and sketchy, leading many experts to believe it was actually painted by a student in his studio rather than the master himself. It hangs in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., serving as a fascinating puzzle piece in the ongoing mystery of Vermeer's workshop.
- Technique
- Oil painting
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
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