Title: Devushka s zhemchuzhnoĭ serezhkoĭ
Description: A maid becomes a model for the 17th century Dutch painter, Vermeer. The woman, an artisan's daughter with a strong power of observation, describes his manner of work, his household and life of the day, including the rigid class system and religious bigotry.
Subjects: Artists' models, Social life and customs, Fiction, Biographical fiction, Women household employees
Places: Netherlands, Delft (Netherlands)
People: Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675)
Time periods: 17th century