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A Lady Writing a Letter

A Lady Writing a Letter
Johannes Vermeer
c. 1665
Oil on canvas
45 cm ร— 39.9 cm (18 in ร— 15.7 in)
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

A Lady Writing a Letter (also known as A Lady Writing) is an oil painting attributed to 17th century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. It is believed to have been completed around 1665. The Lady is seen to be writing a letter and has been interrupted, so gently turns her head to see what is happening. She wears twelve pearls (10 on the necklace and two earrings).

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