The Glass of Wine

Johannes Vermeer1658–1661
The Glass of Wine by Johannes Vermeer. Wikimedia Commons / Public domain

About this painting

A standing gentleman watches as a seated woman finishes a glass of wine; a stringed instrument and music book rest on the chair, hinting at a courtship just stalled. The stained-glass window depicts a figure of Temperance, casting an ironic shadow over the scene.
Date
1658–1661
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
65 × 77 cm

Current location

Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany