Martin de Munnic, co-founder of neuroscience firm Neurensics, explains that viewing the painting places viewers in a state of involuntary engagement: "You have to pay attention whether you want to or not. You have to love her whether you want to or not." This highlights the painting's powerful emotional connection to its audience.
Mr de Munnic notes the distinction in how viewers perceive the 'Girl with a Pearl Earring': 'Normally when you look at a face you look at the eyes, at the mouth and then you are done, because then you have determined whether this person is 'safe' or not. Not with the 'Girl with a Pearl Earring.' This showcases the unique, immersive quality of Vermeer’s work.
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