\paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 This painting depicts a woman working in a kitchen. Notwithstanding the realistic representation of the light, objects and
space, VermeerÆs works convey a sense of mysterious silence, as if that very reality concealed hidden meanings. VermeerÆs painting was greatly appreciated even by his contemporaries, who were prepared to pay very high sums for such works.
