Lady Seated at a Virginal
circa 1670-1672
Vermeer captures a moment of interrupted music as a young woman in a shimmering blue satin bodice turns away from her virginal to gaze directly at us. The room is rich with clues about her life: a massive landscape painting rests on an easel, a cello leans casually in the foreground, and a framed picture of Cupid hangs on the wall, hinting at themes of love and courtship. Painted during the Dutch Golden Age, this intimate scene showcases Vermeer's mastery of light and texture, making the heavy silk of her dress look almost real enough to touch.
- Dimensions
- 51.7 cm × 45.2 cm
Location: National Gallery, London
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