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At the request of Vermeer’s wealthy manipulative patron, Griet is now sitting for a painting for him. Starring Khalid Abdalla.

At the request of Vermeer’s wealthy manipulative patron, Van Ruijven, the young servant, Griet, is now sitting for a painting by Vermeer.

Tracy Chevalier’s much-loved novel about the unknown model in Vermeer’s famous painting and what her relationship with the renowned artist might have been.

Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon.

Vermeer …... Khalid Abdalla
Griet …... Libby Mai
Pieter …... Tom Glenister
Catharina …... Hattie Morahan
Griet’s Mother …... Jane Whittenshaw
Griet’s Father …... Rufus Wright
Van Ruijven …... Tom Goodman-Hill
Cornelia …... Mia Wilks
Tanneke …... Laura Elphinstone

Directed and produced by Amber Barnfather

A Goldhawk Essential production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 May 202403:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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