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Girl Reading at an Open Window - Vermeer (1657-59) (upload.wikimedia.org)
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[–] niktemadur@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

First time I've ever seen this particular Vermeer painting, and his signature kit of optical tricks is all there - the reflection on the glass, a painting or mirror staring back at you, the light playing with an intricate and crumpled fabric.