The Pearl, Detail from Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer - Poster
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The most famous pearl in painting, seen from very close: a bright white highlight at the top, a softer reflection of the collar underneath, and warm brown shadow all around. In the bottom right corner, the edge of the white collar. At this scale, the pearl dissolves into a few strokes of paint and a web of cracks.
Vermeer painted the pearl with only a few strokes, a bright highlight and a soft reflection, with no outline and no hook to attach it to the ear. Its size has led some researchers to suggest it was glass or polished tin rather than a real pearl. Read the true story of Vermeer's masterpiece, and see the other details in our Girl with a Pearl Earring posters.
Minimal from afar and full of texture up close, it suits a bedroom, a study or a quiet corner. Pair it with The Turban for two near-abstract details. Printed on thick matte paper, it comes unframed or framed in black metal, white oak, natural oak or black oak: you only pay for the print and its frame, the framing work is free.
- Painting: Girl with a Pearl Earring, Johannes Vermeer, c. 1665, oil on canvas, 44.5 × 39 cm
- Museum: Mauritshuis, The Hague
- On this poster: the pearl and the edge of the collar
- Format: square
- Exclusive, expressive wall art designed by Posterscape's talented artists in France, printed and shipped from the USA 🇺🇸.
- Typical US delivery time: 2–5 business days via our dedicated US logistics partner. Please allow an additional 3–5 business days for framed posters due to the extra time required for careful framing.
- Our posters are printed on demand in the United States using high-quality FSC-certified paper to help protect the world’s forests.
- To ensure the best possible finish, we select the paper type based on the artwork’s visual style. Painterly or textured pieces are printed on 200gsm matte art paper, while artworks requiring vibrant, saturated colors (such as abstract gradients or bold graphic designs) are printed on 200gsm semi-gloss paper.
- Enjoy our free framing service! You only pay for the print and its frame: the framing work is free, and your poster arrives fully assembled and ready to hang.
- High-quality oak wood frames for a timeless look that complements any US-style interior décor.
- Our framed posters are protected by high-quality, shatterproof plexiglass.
- Printed locally in the USA for faster delivery and reduced environmental impact.
- Domestic shipping across the USA, carefully packed and promptly delivered. International shipping also available.
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