About this book
Holland comes to dazzling life in this richly imagined portrait of Griet, a sixteen year old of the 1660s who inspired one of Vermeer's most celebrated paintings.
Censorship history
Girl with a Pearl Earring was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for reasons documented in the ban records below. This case illustrates how censorship authorities regularly reach for novel justifications when standard categories do not apply.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | RacialMoral |