Girl Interrupted at Her Music

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Girl Interrupted at her Music
Artist	Johannes Vermeer
Year	c. 1658–1659
Medium	Oil on canvas
Dimensions	39.4 cm × 44.5 cm (15.5 in × 17.5 in)
Location	Frick Collection, New York

Girl Interrupted at Her Music (Dutch: Onderbreking van de muziek) is a painting by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. It was painted in the baroque style, probably between the years 1658 and 1659, using oil on canvas. Since 1901 it has been in the Frick Collection in New York City.^[1]

In this painting, Vermeer depicts a woman at her music with a gentleman beside her. This painting shows the typical courtship during the 17th century in Europe. It also focuses on the importance of music when it comes to love.

The room that they are shown in is one of higher class, most likely belonging to a person of haute bourgeoisie. The painting is very reminiscent of Vermeer’s other works.