Description
In 17th-century Delft, sixteen-year-old Griet's life is irrevocably altered when she becomes a maid in the household of the renowned painter Johannes Vermeer. As she navigates the complex dynamics of the Vermeer home, Griet finds herself drawn into the artist's world, her keen eye for color and composition catching his attention. Chevalier masterfully imagines the intimate and unspoken relationship that may have existed between the master painter and his muse, exploring themes of art, class, and forbidden desire. This evocative novel offers a captivating glimpse into the creation of Vermeer's iconic masterpiece, "The Girl with a Pearl Earring," and the young woman who inspired it.
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paperback
Plume
Published Aug 30, 2005
256 pages
ISBN: 9780452287020
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First Published
2000
Language
eng
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