Girl with a Wineglass, Johannes Vermeer (1659)
In an interior setting a young lady is sitting on a chair, holding up a glass of wine as if she wants to drink a toast to us. A gentleman seems to stimulate her to consume the alcoholic drink. A second companion is sleeping in the corner at the backside of the room. Should he originally serve as a chaperon for the visit? The content of the scene seems ambiguous. Vermeer leaves it open, whether the girl will be seduced or whether she is controlling the situation.
