Why it matters
One of only three views of Delft by Vermeer, The Little Street shows a quiet corner of the town with brickwork painted so thickly it seems almost tangible. Exactly which street he painted has long been debated.
Did you know?
- It measures just 54.3 × 44 cm.
- It is signed 'I V MEER' below the window at the lower left.
- Candidates for the location include the Voldersgracht and the Nieuwe Langendijk.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Little Street (CC BY-SA 4.0).
