She’s often called the "Dutch Mona Lisa," and for good reason. In 'Girl with a Pearl Earring,' Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer captures a young woman in a moment of silent intensity. Set against a dark, shallow backdrop, she turns toward us, lips parted, eyes wide, as if caught mid-thought. Her blue and gold turban, luminous pearl earring, and golden jacket add to the painting’s allure, but it’s her gaze that lingers. Unlike Vermeer’s usual domestic scenes, this portrait feels personal, almost cinematic, and mysterious.
Now, British art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon claims to have uncovered her true identity, challenging decades of speculation and stirring fresh debate in the art world. Could it be that the identity of Vermeer’s enigmatic muse has at last been revealed? Click on to find out.