Girl with a Pearl Earring
Who is Catharina Vermeer from Girl with a Pearl Earring and what is their importance?

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Catharina Vermeer is Johannes's wife. She becomes a character foil to the young Griet. Catharina is only interested in the money her husband's art brings in. She likes to be seen as a rich mistress rather than a mother or a wife. She is jealous of her husband's connection with Griet.