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The Milkmaid
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The Milkmaid, painted by Johannes Vermeer around 1657-1658, captures a simple yet intimate moment in a Dutch household. The meticulous detail and use of light make this piece a masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age. Vermeer's ability to elevate a mundane task into something extraordinary is what makes this painting so captivating.
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