Girl with a Pearl Earring c. 1665-1666 Jan vermeer

This is a plain portrait of a girl, presumably before her wedding.
The lack of background and color showcases her tear drop pearl earrings.

Oil on canvas
44.5 x 39 cm (17 1/2 x 15 3/8 in.)
Royal Cabinet of Paintings Mauritshuis, The Hague

Johannes Vermeer of Delft, also known as Jan Vermeer or Johannes van der Meer, is considered to be one of the great Dutch masterpainters. However, his work was forgotten after his death in 1675. It was not rediscovered until the late 19th century.