Vermeer’s paintings techniques were often debated because they were so realistic and detailed. This in itself was not part of the debate, rather, his lack of formal training and no evidence in that Vermeer had made any preparatory sketches or traces for his paintings. Even as recent as 2001, theorists claim that he used a primitive camera “obscura” to produce the paintings. This is justified with the supposed sparkling highlights and sizing. Vermeer’s works weren’t noticed for nearly two years after his death. They were rediscovered in about 1860 when the museum director saw Art of Painting in Vienna and recognized it as the work of Vermeer. This is an oil on canvas painting that is located in the Kunsthistorisches Museumi n Vienna. This painting,
