The Girl with the Wine Glass (A Lady and Two Gentlemen)

"The Girl with the Wine Glass" painted by Johannes Vermeer between 1659 and 1660, is a remarkable work of art housed at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig. What makes this painting particularly captivating is Vermeer's meticulous selection of pigments, as analyzed by Hermann Kühn.

Vermeer spared no expense in his choice of materials. He employed the costly natural ultramarine for the tablecloth, resulting in its deep, rich blue hue. For the oranges on the table, he utilized lead-tin-yellow, which contributes a vibrant touch. The woman's skirt is painted with a blend of madder lake and vermilion, lending it a warm and lively hue.

These details not only demonstrate Vermeer's extraordinary attention to color and texture but also offer insight into the techniques and materials involved in creating this masterpiece.