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Identity of Girl with a Pearl Earring 'revealed': Muse 'is 10-year-old daughter of Vermeer's patron'

For 360 years, her pensive stare has captivated all who have fixed their eyes on hers. But as for who the muse in Johannes Vermeer's 1665 work Girl with a Pearl Earring actually was, that has been an ...
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15 Facts About Vermeer’s ‘Girl With A Pearl Earring’

Despite a deceptively simple composition, Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring has captured the imaginations of art fans around the world. While little is certain about the girl behind the ...
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Identity of Girl with a Pearl Earring 'revealed' after 360 years: Muse is 10-year-old daughter of Johannes Vermeer's patron, historian argues

For 360 years, her pensive stare has captivated all who have fixed their eyes on hers. But as for who the muse in Johannes Vermeer's 1665 work Girl with a Pearl Earring actually was, that has been an ...