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5 public-domain works by the Dutch artist (1632–1675), every one a free CC0 file from The Met's open-access collection — 5 paintings.

5 works · $0.00 eachBiggest file: 13.4 MP
Study of a Young Woman by Johannes VermeerStudy of a Young Womanca. 1665–67Free · sharp to 11×12 inYoung Woman with a Water Pitcher by Johannes VermeerYoung Woman with a Water Pitcherca. 1662Free · sharp to 11×12 inA Maid Asleep by Johannes VermeerA Maid Asleepca. 1656–57Free · sharp to 11×12 inAllegory of the Catholic Faith by Johannes VermeerAllegory of the Catholic Faithca. 1670–72Free · sharp to 9×12 inYoung Woman with a Lute by Johannes VermeerYoung Woman with a Luteca. 1662–63Free · sharp to 11×12 in

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Each card shows the largest print the Met's file makes at 300 dpi without cropping — that's the sharpness you'd want for something you'll stand close to. The biggest file in this set isStudy of a Young Woman, at 3,454 × 3,866 pixels: enough for a 11.5 × 12.9 in print at 300 dpi, or 23 × 25.8 in at poster sharpness.

The Met flags 2 of these as a collection highlight: Study of a Young Woman and Young Woman with a Water Pitcher.

Every page has a size chart against standard frames, the museum record, and the frame and light that make a print look like it cost more than it did. The file itself is free. It always was.

House specials

Johannes Vermeer also has a hand-written page on the main board: Girl with a Pearl Earring.

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