Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665 (digitized by Madpixel)) by Johannes VermeerMauritshuis
Discover the surprising ways the artist’s works have been used
While Johannes Vermeer still remains a bit of an enigma as an artist, people are probably more familiar with his work than they realise. That’s due to the multitude of references and adaptations of his work over the years. Vermeer’s subtle appearances in popular culture have led to a familiarity with his work but also a renewed appreciation. Check out the list below to see whether you’ve spotted these Vermeer moments.
Girl with a Pearl Earring: book (1999), film (2003), and play (2008)
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer (From the collection Mauritshuis)
Nestle’s La Laitière yoghurt brand, 1974
The Milkmaid (ca. 1660) by Vermeer, JohannesRijksmuseum
The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer (From the collection Rijksmuseum)
The Mystery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
The Concert (About 1665) by Jan VermeerIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Concert by Johannes Vermeer (From the collection Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum)
Banksy's Girl with a Pierced Eardrum, 2014
Girl with a Pierced Eardrum by Banksy in Bristol
All The Vermeers In New York, 1990