Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to Japan

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Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to Japan  Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/johannes-vermeers-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-goes-on-rare-overseas-trip-to-japan  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:28Well,

00:29we don't loan the girl with a pearl earring because she is our most important and precious painting.

00:37Not only to the Maritzhuis but also to the Netherlands.

00:40But due to construction work and renovation work,

00:43the museum will be closed for one and a half month.

00:47And that's the reason and the only reason why she can travel.

01:13There were many parties involved and also many countries wishing her to have in their country.

01:20Like Korea, China, Singapore.

01:24But we chose Japan.

01:26For Japan has a huge amount of fans.

01:30And they really love Amir.

01:32They love the girl with a pearl earring.

01:34And the amount of visitors coming from Japan every year to the Maritzhuis is so large.

01:41So we thought if one country deserves the girl, it should be Japan.

01:47And that's the reason why she's at the Maritzhuis have been here.

02:06And that's the reason why she's at the Maritzhuis and the Maritzhuis is the most important thing.

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