The Pearl Necklace 1915

print, wood-engraving

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

pencil drawing

united-states

tonal art

remaining negative space

wood-engraving

watercolor

"The Pearl Necklace" is a 1915 engraving by Timothy Cole (1852-1931), currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. This print, made by Cole after Johannes Vermeer's painting, is a testament to Cole's skills in reproducing the Dutch master's delicate brushwork and masterful use of light. The engraving showcases the subtle chiaroscuro and exquisite detail of Vermeer's original work, capturing the essence of the woman’s elegant silhouette against the backdrop of a softly lit interior.