Johannes Vermeer The Art of Painting Poster 1666 Wall Art Painting

The Art of Painting Poster — Vermeer's grand allegory of painting, showing an artist at his easel as his model poses as Clio, the muse of history.

The Art of Painting Poster by Johannes Vermeer — Authentic The Art of Painting Art Print for Modern and Traditional Interiors

Seen from behind in a slashed doublet, the painter works on the model's laurel wreath while she holds a trumpet and a book beneath a great map of the Netherlands. A heavy tapestry curtain is drawn back as if to reveal the scene to us. This art print of The Art of Painting brings elegance and quiet grandeur to living rooms, studios and libraries.

The Art of Painting Poster — Why This The Art of Painting Art Print Stands Out

We print each The Art of Painting art print only when you order it, using fade-resistant pigment inks on museum-grade matte paper that shows fine detail without reflections. Your print is inspected, rolled with care and sent in a sturdy mailing tube to protect it in transit. The Digital Download option gives you a high-resolution file to print at home or at a local print shop.

Materials and Quality — The Art of Painting Poster Print Specifications

• Paper: 200 GSM museum-grade archival matte paper
• Inks: Fade-resistant pigment inks — 100+ year colour stability
• Finish: Smooth low-glare matte
• Digital Download: 300 DPI high-resolution file
• Packaging: Rolled in a rigid protective mailing tube

The Art of Painting Poster Size Guide — 8 Options for Every Wall

Eight options make it easy to find the right The Art of Painting Poster for your wall. Go with 9x11 or 11x14 inches for compact walls and desks, 12x18 or 16x20 inches for everyday rooms, and 18x24, 20x30 or 24x36 inches for a bold centrepiece above furniture. The Digital Download lets you print any size you like. Every physical size fits standard off-the-shelf frames. Frame not included.

The Art of Painting Poster — Ideal Rooms and Interior Styles

Bring the The Art of Painting art print into a dining room, library, office or living room where its symbolism can be a talking point. Dark wood or antique gold frames suit traditional spaces, and a slim black frame makes it pop on light, modern walls. It pairs well with other Old Master prints for a rich, collected look.

About Johannes Vermeer and The Art of Painting (1666)

Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) painted The Art of Painting around 1666–1668 and kept it until his death, which suggests it held a special meaning for him; his widow tried in vain to keep it from creditors. In 1940 it was bought for Adolf Hitler, and it was returned to Austria after the Second World War. Painted in oil on canvas and measuring about 120 x 100 cm, it is in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.