Vermeer in the Digital Age The NPC Girl with a Pearl Earring

110 X 153 CM – Acrylics on canvas, gloss varnish

“NPC: Girl with a Pearl Earring (Level 1665)” is a transformative work that explores the boundary between art history and the digital future. By integrating retro gaming aesthetics into a classical portrait, this piece offers a fresh take on the “Old Masters” style.

The artwork vibrates with the energy of a cinematic “Side Quest.” Clad in a modern leather jacket yet draped in her traditional blue and yellow silks, the figure stands against the architectural shadows of a neo-noir cityscape. The inclusion of a pixelated mini-map and a glowing HP bar evokes deep nostalgia for the 8-bit era, turning the portrait into an interface with a new reality.

This faceless portrait acts as a blank canvas, allowing the viewer to step into the role of the player. It is a tribute to the masterpiece’s power to evolve, making it a quintessential piece for collectors of modern pop art and gaming-inspired decor