Study of a young woman 1667

"Study of a Young Woman" is a 1667 oil painting by Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter known for his mastery of light and shadow. The painting, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a young woman with a pearl earring, a common motif in Vermeer's work. The delicate brushstrokes capture the subtle nuances of her soft features and the textured folds of her blue garment. The painting's intimate scale and focus on the subject's gaze invite the viewer into a moment of quiet contemplation.