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View of Houses in Delft, Known as ‘The Little Street’

From the series One hundred masterpieces
View of Houses in Delft, Known as ‘The Little Street’ Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), oil on canvas, c. 1660

Vermeer’s street is unique. No other painter portrayed an ordinary part of town with such affection and precision.

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Would you like to see the paintings in real life? Then come and see the largest Vermeer exhibition ever! From 10 February to 4 June 2023 at the Rijksmuseum.

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