The Glass of Wine
Johannes Vermeer1658–1661

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
- Owner
Gemäldegalerie
Motifs
Current location
Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany