Perhaps one of Vermeer's older daughters was the model for the canvas. The girl is not a classical beauty, but has a broad and rather plain face, also described as 'moon-like'. The pale face hardly contrasts with the silk shawl, where Vermeer once again showcases his ability to project light effects on shiny fabrics. With her sweet smile and interested eyes, the girl evokes a sense of interaction in the viewer, an effect Johannes Vermeer often manages to achieve in his paintings. In this version, an orange balloon has been added. Art with a wink! About the image maker: as a born and bred Amsterdammer, Peter feels a close connection to the city of Amsterdam. Over the years, he has captured the city of Amsterdam in many iconic works. In addition, he has also earned his spurs as a digital artist, especially with adaptations of old masters (Vincent van Gogh, Johannes Vermeer and Rembrandt van Rijn), which he has given a modern twist and fit perfectly into a modern interior, such as this unique work, among others. Peters' work is widely sold and hangs on walls in various European countries.
Born and raised in Amsterdam, Peter feels closely connected to the city of Amsterdam. Over the years he has produced a lot of work, not only from Amsterdam, but also other cities in the Netherlands and abroad fill his portfolio. Landscape and macro photography are also part.. Read more…