The Milkmaid Mug: Her blue cost more than gold.
The Milkmaid Mug: Her blue cost more than gold.
Her blue cost more than gold.
Her blue apron is painted with natural ultramarine, made from lapis lazuli mined in what is now Afghanistan. In Vermeer's day, by weight, it cost more than gold.
The Milkmaid, Johannes Vermeer, about 1660. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
11 oz white glossy ceramic mug, dishwasher and microwave safe. The painting and the hook face the room; the full story faces you while you drink. Printed to order and usually on its way within 2 to 5 business days.
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