Vermeer`s Painting

Vermeer 's Painting Technique inWoman Holding a Balance Johanna 's Vermeer 's paintings , although masterpiece creations of great precision and detail , were hardly recognized until after his death After his death , many observations and analysis were conducted . Much of his painting styles became noticeable by investigating his unfinished works . His lifelike paintings used very special techniques invented exclusively by him . The camera obscurer technique is his claim to fame Constant reinventions of his painting techniques come around today in several different forms and style . The camera obscurer technique is widely used

for theatre , film and stage designing . One of his most famous astounding paintings are A Woman Holding a Balance

The painting , A Woman Holding a Balance , is a portrait emphasizing riches , material wealth , luxury , femininity daintiness and delicacy Upon looking at the picture , delicate feminine items symbolizing material luxury jumps out and touches the viewer . A woman wears a designer dark blue jacket with white fur trimmings . Such elegant jackets were worn by upper class wealthy women while doing their domestic duties . The exquisite jacket is lined with fur throughout the inside of the jacket , indicating this is an intricate designer original . At this time , the only heating resources available were a fireplace usually in the living room . The three boxes laying on the luxurious wooden table containing intricate detailed luxurious designs are another outstanding symbology of wealth and riches . Red velveteen lines the largest box Several glowing , shinning pearl necklaces lay over the top of delicately carved jewelry box . To the far left , in front of the painting is a blue velveteen blanket or cloth . The images sold and viewed today in art museums are restored . In the original paintings , the blanket resembled a greenish tone . The greenish tone was a side effect of the heavy yellowish varnish Vermeer used to shade or set his entire paintings Blue colorings are known to discolor varnish in paintings . On the wall directly across from the woman , is an elegant ebony mirror . The mirror may indicate pride and vanity . Many arguments and research looked into finding out what was the woman holding in the balance . Earlier sources concluded the balance was holding gold coins . However , microscopic research showed there was nothing in the balance . The message the balance contains may be interpreted infinitely . Perhaps the woman was involved in a peaceful solitary prayer or meditation ritual . The balance could stand for mental or emotional peacefulness , much like crystals used in prayer ceremonies . One of the most beautiful highlights of this painting is natural sunlight furnishing the light in the room . The photograph bears incredibly noticeable brightness . The sunlight brings a hint of notoriety to the golden curtains . The painting contains a picture inside a picture . In the background , on the wall is a mysterious picture containing many subliminal shapes and designs . It may be considered abstract art work . In the upper center appears to be a man perhaps an angel in human form , descending down from the heavens surrounded in glowing...