Vermeer's A Lady Writing From the National Gallery of Art February 1, 2009

This exhibit presents an installation of Johannes Vermeer's 'A Lady Writing,'a remarkable painting, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington. The painting depicts a young woman, sitting at a desk, wearing a fur-trimmed yellow morning jacket. Her slight smile and open expression draw the viewer into the picture. As with his other paintings, Vermeer has transformed the depiction of everyday activities into a compelling and captivating scene.