{"product_id":"the-interior-silence-vermeer-dutch-girl-by-the-window-art-mug-the-midnight-series","title":"The Interior Silence | Vermeer Dutch Girl by the Window Art Mug – The Midnight Series","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Curator’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eThere is a soft magic in seeing someone before they show their \"public face\" to the world. In Vermeer’s \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eYoung Woman with a Water Pitcher\u003c\/span\u003e, we are not just looking at a painting; we are entering a private morning ritual. I chose this piece for the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMidnight Series\u003c\/span\u003e because it gives off a gentle, domestic calm. As she rests her hand on the gilt silver pitcher, she stands at that brief moment between the dreams of night and the start of the day. This makes it a perfect companion for your own first calm moments with a morning brew.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Haptic Light: \u003c\/strong\u003eVermeer's real talent here is his \"haptic\" style, which lets you almost feel textures just by looking. Notice the difference between the cold, heavy gilt silver basin and the light, crisp linen of her kerchief. By choosing this work from the \u003cstrong\u003eMet Open Access Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, we have kept those tiny details, so you can see the artist's careful \"pointillé\" dots of light each time you reach for the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, 1632–1675)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Original:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eYoung Woman with a Water Pitcher\u003c\/em\u003e, ca. 1662. Notably, it is the first Vermeer to enter an American collection, and it is a masterclass in domestic tranquillity and the play of light on linen and metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11oz or 15oz premium ceramic. The deep, tonal black of the mug provides a sophisticated contrast to the cool blues and warm ochres of the painting, making the window’s glow feel even more luminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreserving the Masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo ensure the subtle \"pointillé\" (dots of light) and the soft gradients of the Dutch interior remain as crisp as the original oil on canvas, we recommend the following care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Tender Touch:\u003c\/strong\u003e While our ceramic is premium and durable, we recommend hand-washing with a soft sponge and mild soap to protect the archival-quality print and the depth of the midnight tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Modern Ease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your mug is dishwasher-safe (top rack recommended) and microwave-safe, designed to be a functional part of your quietest moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Grace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical cleaners, which may dull the \"Interior Silence\" of the finish over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"11oz","offer_id":42910666096688,"sku":"10599726900486380573","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15oz","offer_id":42910666129456,"sku":"22133053397543893190","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2226\/3600\/files\/20260505050244-1f1483fa-6afd-6194-9aa9-aebf68d5245a.png?v=1777957452","url":"https:\/\/mugartclassic.com\/products\/the-interior-silence-vermeer-dutch-girl-by-the-window-art-mug-the-midnight-series","provider":"MugArtClassic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}