The young woman stands in the centre of the painting, facing an open window. She is very engrossed in the letter and is using the window as a source of light. It is assumed that she is reading a love letter and her expression hints that the content of the letter is not very good news. In the foreground is a table covered with Oriental rug and a Delft plate with fruit on top of it.
The stillness and the remoteness from the outside world stand out in this painting. She is holding the letter firmly, reading the letter with utmost attention.
Spatial narrative: A sanctuary for a lonely young woman who loves reading letter by the window.
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