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This painting represents a familiar everyday scene which Vermeer used to illustrate often in his works. It reminds of similar 'Woman with the pearl necklace' or 'A young Woman holding a waterpitcher', other Vermeer’s works. On this canvas we see a woman caught in a room, busy with her everyday work. She is holding a balance in her right hand. In the darkened room we see a large painting hanging on wall, there is also a table.