Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - Girl with a Pearl Earring in Brass
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Artist Tijs Dragtsma presents Girl with a Pearl Earring in Brass, a 2025 limited edition (1/3) portrait in solid brass nails on matte black acrylic glass, framed in a handmade Dutch float frame and signed with COA.
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A luminous and timeless portrait inspired by Vermeer’s masterpiece, reimagined through pure structure and light.
No paint, no print, no ink. Her gaze emerges from darkness, formed entirely by reflections of solid brass on matte black acrylic glass. From afar her presence feels calm and eternal. Up close the work dissolves into pure abstraction, each nail a point of light shaping the illusion of form and depth.
Solid brass meets silence, a union of warmth and restraint. The golden tones echo the subtle glow of Vermeer’s original painting, yet here the figure is sculpted from shadow and reflection alone. The result is both intimate and modern, an encounter between the past and the present.
Over time the brass may develop a natural patina, giving each work a living surface that evolves and gains quiet character with the years.
As light shifts the portrait transforms. From the side it becomes sculptural and dimensional. From the front her gaze returns, gentle, mysterious, eternal.
This piece is part of the second collection of Art with Nails by Tijs Dragtsma, realized in a strictly limited edition of ten. Each artwork is slightly unique but always part of the same vision.
Framed in a handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with a brushed gold edge, signed and numbered on the reverse, this work stands as both homage and reinterpretation. A contemporary tribute to one of the most beloved images in art history.
About the Artist, Tijs Dragtsma
Part of the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma, this work is created with a self-developed technique that transforms classic nail art into a bold modern context. By focusing on pure materials and the interplay of strength and fragility, Dragtsma reimagines timeless icons with powerful presence.
Specifications
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring in Brass
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: Limited to 3 pieces, this is number 1/3
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold edge, ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
For behind the scenes content and the creation process visit Instagram @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A portrait forged in brass, radiant in silence, eternal in beauty.
A luminous and timeless portrait inspired by Vermeer’s masterpiece, reimagined through pure structure and light.
No paint, no print, no ink. Her gaze emerges from darkness, formed entirely by reflections of solid brass on matte black acrylic glass. From afar her presence feels calm and eternal. Up close the work dissolves into pure abstraction, each nail a point of light shaping the illusion of form and depth.
Solid brass meets silence, a union of warmth and restraint. The golden tones echo the subtle glow of Vermeer’s original painting, yet here the figure is sculpted from shadow and reflection alone. The result is both intimate and modern, an encounter between the past and the present.
Over time the brass may develop a natural patina, giving each work a living surface that evolves and gains quiet character with the years.
As light shifts the portrait transforms. From the side it becomes sculptural and dimensional. From the front her gaze returns, gentle, mysterious, eternal.
This piece is part of the second collection of Art with Nails by Tijs Dragtsma, realized in a strictly limited edition of ten. Each artwork is slightly unique but always part of the same vision.
Framed in a handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with a brushed gold edge, signed and numbered on the reverse, this work stands as both homage and reinterpretation. A contemporary tribute to one of the most beloved images in art history.
About the Artist, Tijs Dragtsma
Part of the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma, this work is created with a self-developed technique that transforms classic nail art into a bold modern context. By focusing on pure materials and the interplay of strength and fragility, Dragtsma reimagines timeless icons with powerful presence.
Specifications
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring in Brass
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: Limited to 3 pieces, this is number 1/3
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold edge, ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
For behind the scenes content and the creation process visit Instagram @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A portrait forged in brass, radiant in silence, eternal in beauty.
Details
Artist
Tijs Dragtsma (1992)
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1 of 3
Title of artwork
Girl with a Pearl Earring in Brass
Technique
Mixed media, Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Gold
Height
53 cm
Width
53 cm
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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