[Digital] The Little Street (ca. 1658) by Johannes Vermeer product image (1)
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[Digital] The Little Street (ca. 1658) by Johannes Vermeer

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"The Little Street," painted by Johannes Vermeer around 1658, is a charming and intimate depiction of everyday life in a Dutch town. The painting shows a quiet street scene with a red brick house as the central focus. The house has a large archway and a smaller door, both flanked by windows with green shutters. In front of the house, two women are busy with their daily chores: one is sewing or mending, and the other is sweeping the street. Nearby, two children are playing, adding a sense of liveliness and innocence to the scene.

The details in the architecture and the textures of the bricks and cobblestones are meticulously rendered, showcasing Vermeer’s incredible attention to detail. The scene is bathed in soft, natural light, highlighting the serene and peaceful atmosphere of this small neighborhood. "The Little Street" captures a moment of quiet domestic life, offering a glimpse into the simple, yet rich, daily experiences of people in Vermeer’s time.