Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window by Johannes Vermeer. A young woman in profile stands by an open window reading a letter, while a green curtain hangs to the right and a bowl of fruit rests on a carpeted table in the foreground.

Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window

Johannes Vermeer

1658 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A quiet and luminous Dutch Golden Age masterpiece by Johannes Vermeer, capturing a private moment of contemplation.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with a calm mood with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted around 1658, Johannes Vermeer’s 'Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window' is an iconic example of the artist's mastery of light and domestic interiors. The scene captures a young woman absorbed in a letter, illuminated by the soft light of an open window, with a recently restored painting of Cupid visible on the wall behind her—a detail that emphasizes the theme of love.

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