"Κοπέλα με το μαργαριταρένιο σκουλαρίκι" (Girl with a Pearl Earring) is a famous painting created by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer around 1665. The artwork depicts a young girl wearing an exotic dress and a large pearl earring, gazing over her shoulder. It is celebrated for its captivating use of light and color, as well as the enigmatic expression of the girl. The painting is often referred to as the "Mona Lisa of the North" due to its mysterious allure. It is housed in the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands, and has inspired various adaptations, including a novel and a film, further cementing its place in popular culture.