Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy

Berlin-based digital creator Julian van Dieken's work made using artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the special installation of fans' recreations of Johannes Vermeer's painting 'Girl With A Pearl Earring' on display at the Mauritshuis museum, The Hague. Photo: AFP

At first glance it seems to be just a modern take on Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece Girl With A Pearl Earring. But look more closely and things get a little strange.

Firstly, there are two glowing earrings in the image hanging in the Mauritshuis museum in the Dutch city of The Hague. And aren't those freckles on her face actually... a slightly inhuman shade of red?