The Girl With A Pearl Earring -

A 1994 restoration revealed the subtle highlights on the girl's lips and the deep green glaze that originally covered the dark background. Cultural Impact

Tracy Chevalier’s 1999 historical novel imagined a fictional backstory for the girl as a servant named Griet. the girl with a pearl earring

The girl looks over her shoulder, meeting the viewer's eyes with an intimate, open-mouthed expression. A 1994 restoration revealed the subtle highlights on