Young Armenian artist portrays Vermeer's heroine in 33 canvasses (video)

At the United Nation's Youth Short Film Competition that kicked off in Yerevan on Friday, a young Armenian artist, Narek Avetisyan, displayed 33 canvases featuring the famous heroine of 17th century painter Johannes Vermeer.

By portraying Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" in the painting styles of 33 different artists, Avetisyan attempted to reflect the highest perceptions of the original canvass.

It took the artist four years to complete the painting series. He selected the Girl with a Pearl Earring, considering her image unique in the history of portraits.

The competition devoted to the International Youth Day has been organized annually since 1999. It is aimed at encouraging the youth to change the world through art.

The exhibition will run through August 6.