Johannes Vermeer, “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (1664-67) (image courtesy Mauritshuis, The Hague)
Fans and scholars might be surprised to learn that the earring in Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (1664–67) may have been an imitation gem. The work is one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic paintings and was inspired by a 1995 historical novel that was adapted intoa 2003 film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth. This discovery is one of many explored by the Rijksmuseum’s Vermeer retrospective, which opened on February 10.
Vermeer bringing together new research and 28 paintings, many of which institutions
Catherine, the Princess of Wales continued her power dressing streak on Monday afternoon, while attending an event hosted by the Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood in London. Kate Middleton’s sharp cut and tailored red pantsuit was eye-catching, with its prominent shoulders, lowered lapels, and accentuated waist. However, her bold, chunky earrings stole the show.
It wasn’t just because they were stylish. however. As is often the case with Kate, the sartorial choice is loaded with meaningful details. The Princess first wore the earrings back in June of last year for the unveiling of the National Windrush Monument at London’s
