Scientists have identified a unique 'Sustained Attentional Loop' that explains why Vermeer’s 'Girl With The Pearl Earring' ...

The researchers believe that this unique effect could even explain the appeal of great works of art like the Mona Lisa. Martin de Munnic ... than trying to show any real woman.

To carry out the tests, scientists attached an eye tracker and cap to track brainwaves on 10 subjects that were shown the real paintings ... such as Da Vinci's Mona Lisa for example.

Now, alongside the Mona Lisa, the mysterious Girl has become ... They found facial hairs, which suggests Vermeer was observing a real person. The pearl is suspected to have used lead white from ...