Name: Finding the story inside the painting
Uploaded: 2012-07-25T15:27:46Z
Duration: 14 min 4 s
Description: When Tracy Chevalier looks at paintings, she imagines the stories behind them: How did the painter meet his model? What would explain that look in her eye? Why is that man ... blushing? She shares three stories inspired by portraits, including the one that led to her best-selling novel "Girl With a Pearl Earring."

When Tracy Chevalier looks at paintings, she imagines the stories behind them: How did the painter meet his model? What would explain that look in her eye? Why is that man ... blushing? She shares three stories inspired by portraits, including the one that led to her best-selling novel "Girl With a Pearl Earring."

Tracy Chevalier: Finding the story inside the painting

Finding the story inside the painting

The mystery of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" ignites a creative spark, challenging viewers to explore beyond the canvas.

Through the lens of untold stories, even anonymous portraits offer a canvas for imagination, inviting personal narratives.

Exploring art becomes a personal journey by selectively engaging with paintings that resonate, transforming gallery visits.