L'œuvre en bref

Johannes Vermeer, one of the great names of Dutch Baroque, presents The Lacemaker, an intimate and delicate genre scene. The painting is distinguished by its minimalism and concentration on the subject, a lace-maker at work, capturing the very essence of everyday life in the 17th century.

In the centre of the canvas, a young woman, immersed in her meticulous work, handles threads and needles with peaceful determination. Her bowed head, rounded shoulders and slender hands reveal deep concentration. The table on which she is working is cluttered with tools and accessories, carefully rendered in minute detail. The dark background contrasts with the luminosity of the woman's yellow dress, highlighting the delicate lacework. The subtlety of the colours and the harmony of the composition, together with the particularly soft, natural lighting, confirm Vermeer's expertise in capturing moments of silence and serenity.

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