The Little Street

 
 
This painting of a quiet street with a few figures occupies an exceptional place in Vermeer’s oeuvre. Straight angles give the composition balance, while the triangle of the sky introduces a sense of dynamism. The old walls, coarse bricks, and white plasterwork are almost palpable. Vermeer nonetheless took some liberties with reality, such as the oversized green shutters.


It is housed in the Rijksmuseum of Amsterdam, and signed on the left below the window with the writing "I V MEER".


The exact location of the scene Vermeer painted is not known. However, a study argued that the Voldersgracht or the Nieuwe Langendijk was the location painted.

 

Artist:

Johannes Vermeer


Year:

1657 - 1658


Type:

Oil of Canvas


Dimensions:

21.4 in × 17 in


Location:

Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam,  Netherlands



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