This poster illustrated by Lotza highlights the delicate hands from the iconic workGirl with a Pearl Earringby Johannes Vermeer, one of the undisputed masters of 17th-century Dutch painting. With this modern graphic interpretation, Lotza pays homage to an iconic painting often referred to as “the Mona Lisa of the North,” famous for its mystery and quiet grace.
Painted around 1665, the original depicts a young woman with a gentle, enigmatic gaze, wearing a pearl dangling from her left ear, in a composition bathed in soft, controlled light. Vermeer's subtle pose, contrasting shadows, and restrained palette give this scene a quiet intensity that has continued to fascinate art lovers for centuries.
By focusing here on the girl's hands, Lotza offers a refined and poetic vision, emphasizing the finesse of the gesture and the timelessness of the emotion captured by Vermeer. This poster, both contemporary and respectful of the original work, celebrates the understated elegance and refinement of this timeless masterpiece.
A true graphic tribute to one of the most recognized icons in the history of Western art.