Dutch Masters Exhibition Appraisal

Enchanting the Eye: Dutch Paintings of the Golden Age Exhibition Poster

This item is a framed exhibition poster titled 'Enchanting the Eye: Dutch Paintings of the Golden Age.' The poster features a high-quality reproduction of Johannes Vermeer's 'The Music Lesson' (also known as 'A Lady at the Virginals with a Gentleman'), originally painted c. 1662-1665. The poster was produced for an exhibition held at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, as indicated by the text at the bottom. The central image displays Vermeer's characteristic mastery of light and perspective, showing a woman playing a virginal and a man standing nearby in a tilled-floor room. The poster text uses a modern red script for the title atop a yellow banner background. Physically, the piece is housed in a simple, thin wooden frame with a medium-brown stained finish and matted with a light-colored border. The frame appears to use standard glazing. Regarding condition, there is a visible red circular sticker on the bottom left corner of the glass, likely a price or inventory tag. The paper shows no obvious signs of water damage, though slight undulation may be present under the glass. This item represents a collectible piece of museum ephemera from the early 21st century, specifically from the 2004-2005 traveling exhibition period of the Royal Collection.