Vermeer's images of women performing domestic tasks such as Woman Holding a Balance are sometimes interpreted as references to his ________________.

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Vermeer was a Catholic in a predominantly Protestant country, and his paintings often include subtle religious symbolism, such as the balance in "Woman Holding a Balance," which can be interpreted as a reference to the Last Judgment and the weighing of souls, reflecting his Catholic faith.

Vermeer's Images of Women Performing Domestic Tasks Such as Woman