The Lacemaker (Vermeer) foreground. By rendering areas of the canvas as out-of-focus, Vermeer is able to suggest depth of field in a manner unusual of Dutch Baroque painting of the era. In "The Lacemaker", the artist presents in an abstract manner the various elements which compose the girl's face and body and the pattern of the material on which she is working. The girl's hands, the curls of her hair and the T-cross which form her eyes and nose are all described in an abstract manner unusual for the era in which Vermeer worked. In addition, the red and white of the lace
Lacemaker (Portrait of Štefka Batič) ones. With them he enters own new period, going from expressionism to a new reality. The colors are dark, unclear, and the overall feel of the image is static, even still. At the same time, his work marks a new emphasis on volume and with a clear purpose paints everyday life. His portraits express peace. Lacemaker (Portrait of Štefka Batič) Lacemaker (Portrait of Štefka Batič) (in Slovenian: Čipkarica (Portret Štefke Batičeve)) is a picture of the Slovenian painter Veno Pilon from 1923. The picture is painted in oil on canvas and has dimensions of 103.5 x 77.5 cm. The picture