Woman Holding a Balance by Johannes Vermeer. A woman wearing a blue fur-trimmed jacket and white linen cap stands in a room holding a small, empty balance over a table of pearls and gold.

Woman Holding a Balance

Johannes Vermeer

1665 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A serene Dutch Golden Age interior capturing a moment of quiet contemplation as a woman balances empty scales.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Study · Library · Bedroom
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted by Johannes Vermeer around 1665, this masterpiece is a pinnacle of Dutch Golden Age art. The scene depicts a woman in a quiet, sunlit room, her attention focused on a set of scales, while the 'Last Judgment' painting in the background invites deeper reflection on themes of balance and morality.

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