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Girl With a Pearl Earring Author: A beguiling story about artistic vision and sensual depth that eerily and eloquently re-creates the feeling of the famous painting that inspired it — In seventeenth-century Delft, there's a strict social order-rich and poor, Catholic and Protestant, master and servant-and all know their place. When Griet becomes a maid in the household of the pai... more »
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a good read and an interesting look into the world (and studio) of Jan Vermeer and the life of a simple maid living in the mid 17th century. Viewing the described paintings while reading this book gave me a new eye for viewing art and I see Vermeer paintings with a new appreciation after reading this book.
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A beautifully written tale of a young girl sent to work for a wealthy artist and his family as their maid. The girl and the artist start a relationship that will forever change her life. Excellent read.
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loved the idea of a story behind the painting...even if it's fiction.
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Interesting historical content
beautifully written . i felt like i was visiting the netherlands
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