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Currently, for safety, we're able to ship framed paintings only up to a certain size. Once the maximum size is reached, the framing option is automatically disabled.
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The Glass Of Wine has often been considered one of the most mature paintings Vermeer produced, even though he created them at the very early age of 27.
The squared painting has an intricate yet delicate layout, showing the viewer several geometrical shapes meticulously placed while others breaking the idea of stillness creating a complex composition. For example, the room is facing the viewer, so the corners are completely horizontal, and the walls are completely vertical creating a sense of tranquility and inactivity. The table and window are placed the same way, and even a picture on the background sets us in the middle of this quiet, still scene. Yet, there is a checkered pattern on the floor placed diagonally. That, along with the open window and the misplaced chair, brings life and movement into this narrative.
Vermeer creates a very elaborate plot in this scene. There is a man standing and holding a jug of wine as if he had just served the lady, or if he was about to sever her the next glass. Several things are open to interpretation. Curiously, they seem to be quite established inside, but the man is still using his outside clothes, a thick cape used to cover the outfit and a hat that would commonly also be used only outside. The lady, sitting down comfortably, wears a fancy peach gown. Her face is entirely covered by the delicate glass. She is drinking the entire glass, in a gesture of exaggeration or horseplay. It is difficult to point out what is exactly the relationship between these two characters, as they don’t seem to be very intimate, but also not entirely formal towards each other.
The half opened window lets in a subtle light that is a strong characteristic on Vermeer’s pieces. The light shines delicately creating a harmonious and colorful environment, casting shadows on the drapery on the man’s cover and the woman’s dress. It is interesting to notice that the folds on the drapery and the figure's articles of clothing create a shape that circles and highlights the position of the man.
Another interesting thing is the soft impressive light work on the tiny window on the back. There is a thin blue curtain in movement, suggesting that the window is opened. The light shines through it and is cast on the wall, creating a beautiful effect. Once again Vermeer sticks to a primary color palette, tending the shades to red, blue and yellow, but creating a myriad of realistic hues in between these colors.
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