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21-APR-2013

"The Milkmaid,' Vermeer (c. 1658)

"The Milkmaid" is an oil-on-canvas painting of a "milkmaid," in fact a domestic kitchen maid, by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. The Rijksmuseum regards it as "unquestionably one of the museum's finest attractions." The exact year of the painting's completion is unknown, with estimates varying by source. The Rijksmuseum estimates it as circa 1658. (from Wikipedia)

The color may not be quite true to the original, and I don't think I was standing right in front of it (too many people again!), so the perspective is a bit unusual.

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marie-jose wolff26-Jun-2013 20:28
a wonderful rendition of this beautiful painting of Vermeer! V
Gerard Koehl25-Jun-2013 07:40
Encore une tableau très connu. V
Gill Kopy25-Jun-2013 00:25
I love Vermeer's work too ! and you've captured this one very well V
janescottcumming24-Jun-2013 22:27
Always love Vermeer's work. Great shot of The Milkmaid. V
Isabel Cutler24-Jun-2013 22:15
How exciting to see this in "real life". One of my very favorite works.
Patrick Goossens24-Jun-2013 22:15
This gallery is actually becoming an Art gallery! I love this anyway. We can not always take things like we want to.
Colin Storey24-Jun-2013 21:55
Fantastic image of this great work of art. v