Christine asked this question about Girl with a Pearl Earring:
I love this painting, but I have not read this book yet. Who this girl was still remains a puzzle. I am curious about this imaginary story. Hopefully, it will give me another perspective to appreciate this painting. There is also a movie based on this novel. Does anybody have read this book and also watched that movie? Is it good? Will it be better if I watch the movie first, and then read this book? Thank you!
Anthony I have not read the book yet, but know I will find historical inaccuracies in it so avoided it. The movie, although the acting is great also contains …moreI have not read the book yet, but know I will find historical inaccuracies in it so avoided it. The movie, although the acting is great also contains inaccuracies. As someone who has studied much of his poorly documented life, I would suggest dwelling on his art not a fictional biography. Perhaps Tim's Vermeer the movie and accompanying read might be a better suited use of time(less)
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