Junge Frau stehend an einem Virginal

A Young Woman standing at a Virginal

Vermeer's serene depiction of a keyboard player is also an idealised image of virtuous love. Cool and elegant, the young woman gazes directly at the viewer. Behind her is a painting of Cupid holding up a card, signifying 'one ought to love only one'. Similar in size and subject matter, this may be a companion piece to Young Woman seated at a Virginal, also in the Gallery's collection.