"The Girl with a Pearl Earring": 2,700 artists reinterpret classic masterpieces with dogs, fruits, and robots
- byVic

讀後心得
The famous work "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by the Dutch artist Vermeer is on display at the Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, inviting the public to "reimagine" it. About 2,700 artists submitted their ideas, showcasing 60 innovative works that cover a variety of themes, including robots and dogs. Although a technical analysis of the painting was conducted in 2020, the identity of the woman in the painting remains unknown. This artwork was completed around 1665 and was unknown in the 19th century, later gaining recognition in the art world and becoming a classic.
The renowned masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Dutch artist Vermeer enjoys global fame. Currently, the Mauritshuis Royal Gallery in the Netherlands invites the public to "reimagine" this classic work. This creative competition has gathered a wealth of ideas, including works created with combinations of robots and fruits, and even pieces themed around dogs. About 2,700 folk artists participated, and the museum is showcasing around 60 outstanding works on site, with some pieces also available for viewing on the museum's social media. In 2020, a series of modern technologies analyzed the painting techniques and pigment details of "Girl with a Pearl Earring," but the identity of the figure in the painting remains a mystery. This painting was completed around 1665, when Vermeer was still unknown, and it was once traded for just 2 Dutch guilders. It gained recognition later, owing to the attention of French art historians.