A maid asleep 1657

Johannes Vermeer's "A Maid Asleep," painted in 1657, depicts a young woman resting her head on her hand, seemingly asleep. This oil on canvas painting, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a quintessential example of Vermeer's genre paintings, portraying everyday life in 17th-century Dutch households. The rich textures and soft lighting add a sense of intimacy and realism to the scene, highlighting Vermeer's masterful use of light and shadow, a hallmark of his artistic style. "A Maid Asleep" showcases the quiet beauty of domestic life and the subtle nuances of human emotion, establishing Vermeer as a key figure in Dutch Golden Age painting.