A Closer Look - Episode 2: Vermeer’s Milkmaid

In the latest episode of A Closer Look, Dr Nick Gordon takes us deep into Vermeer's painting, The Milkmaid.

This small but stunning masterpiece, when looked at closely, gives us a window onto Vermeer's life and his sympathetic attitude towards his mostly female subjects. It also reveals aspects of Vermeer's technique, superlative control of light, as well as the sense of intimacy he creates through composition and use of symbols.

If you’re looking for a high resolution image of The Milkmaid, then this mega-pixel version on Wikimedia Commons shows more detail than you might think possible!

Dr NICK GORDON

Nick is a product manager with Limelight Arts Travel. He has extensive experience designing cultural tours to Western Europe, Scandinavia, China and Australasia.

Nick has a PhD in History from the University of Sydney, and as a practising artist he is adept at explaining technique and contextualising great artworks.