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Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, A Maid Asleep (Het slapende meisje) marks a crucial transition in Johannes Vermeer’s career as he pioneered his signature interior light and spatial depth in Delft around 1656–1657. The scene depicts a young woman seated at a table covered in a rich, rumpled Oriental carpet, her head resting heavily on her hand as she slumbers beside a wine decanter and fruit dish. In the background hanging above her, a painting of Cupid without a mask suggests themes of love and moral neglect. This work is also famous for containing Vermeer’s very first recorded use of the doorkijkje—an open doorway offering a glimpse into an adjoining room, creating a subtle layer of narrative and architectural depth.
Studio Craftsmanship & Quality Highlights
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100% Hand-Painted: Crafted entirely by hand by veteran master artists at Dafen Village Studio using traditional oil layering, rich impasto application, and delicate light glazes.
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Texture & Fidelity: Expert rendering of the heavy carpet folds, glazed ceramic jug, warm wood doorframe, and background Cupid painting faithfully reproduces Vermeer’s original masterwork at The Met.
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Archival Materials: Painted with professional-grade oil pigments on heavy-duty, acid-free linen canvas to ensure lifelong color preservation and structural stability.
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Museum Quality: Strict quality assurance ensuring accurate spatial perspective, authentic Dutch Baroque lighting, and historic composition balance.
Recommended Space Placement
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Residential: Ideal statement focal piece for formal dining rooms, executive home offices, master libraries, or quiet sitting rooms.
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Commercial: Brings rich narrative intrigue, historical prestige, and artistic depth to boutique hotel suites, private clubs, law offices, and fine art galleries.
5. Product Specifications
Feature Details Title A Maid Asleep (Het slapende meisje) Artist Johannes Vermeer Original Date c. 1656–1657 Art Style Baroque / Dutch Golden Age Genre Genre Painting / Interior Domestic Scene Production Method 100% Hand-Painted Reproduction Medium Artist-grade Oil on Archival Linen Canvas Dimensions $87.6 \times 76.5\text{ cm}$ ($34.5 \times 30.1\text{ in.}$) (Custom sizes available) Location of Original Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City, NY, USA Shipping Format Rolled in heavy-duty tube (Stretching & Framing available upon request) 
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