Girl with a Pearl Earring

Often called the "Mona Lisa of the North," this masterpiece by Vermeer captures a young woman turning toward the viewer with luminous eyes, wearing a blue and gold turban and a large pearl earring. The painting is renowned for its intimate gaze, soft light, and the mysterious identity of the sitter. Vermeer's mastery of light and color creates an almost photographic quality that continues to captivate viewers centuries later.

Exhibition Venue

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States