--- product_id: 8420403 title: "Brush With Fate" price: "SAR 217" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8420403-brush-with-fate store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Brush With Fate **Price:** SAR 217 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Brush With Fate - **How much does it cost?** SAR 217 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8420403-brush-with-fate) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description BASED ON THE NOVEL "GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE" Inspired by love, sold in desperation, bought in passion and stolen in greed: this priceless masterpiece has played a pivotal role in the lives of everyone who has owned it. As he settles into his new job at an American prep school, an art teacher, (Thomas Gibson) is approached by a reclusive historian Cornelia Engelbrecht (Glenn Close, Sarah, Plain and Tall) who believes he alone will appreciate a secret treasure she has long guarded - an unknown Vermeer painting. Although Richard is overwhelmed by its beauty, he doubts its authenticity. How could such a masterpiece be hidden for centuries? Drawing upon a lifetime of singularly focused devotion to its history, Cornelia reveals the secrets behind the mystery of "Girl in Hyacinth Blue." From the moment three centuries ago when an impoverished Dutch artist painted the beautiful image of his daughter seated at an open window, the legendary masterpiece has been admired, coveted and pursued by its owners - from impoverished farmers to a wealthy society woman (Ellen Burstyn). All forever entwined in its legacy and unknowing participants in its future. Based on Susan Vreeland's best-selling novel, Brush With Fate traces the history of a masterpiece that has changed many lives, but still has a greater secret yet to reveal. Review: Made From The Book, 'Girl in Hyacinth Blue' - Based on the Bestselling book by Susan Vreeland, this is an excellent portrayal of the historical passing of an unknown and unseen painting by a famous artist. The author brought the painting's path to life by depicting the owners through centuries of time. 'Girl in Hyacinth Blue' was a finalist for Book Sense Book of the Year in 1999. It has become part of the curriculum for many schools and universities. I was privledged to meet the author, Susan Vreeland, and saw this film as a private theater viewing during a literary festival in Dahlonega, Georgia. Vreeland's novels have been translated into 25 languages. In Brush with Fate, the woman who lost the bid for the painting when it was up for auction was 'Magdalena', the girl in the painting and daughter of Vermeer, but now grown and poor. She wished to buy it back, but could not afford it. This is evident in the hard version, but Hallmark edited some scripting to allow for time. Also edited were scenes of the illicit affair to make it more for family viewing. The film was shot entirely in the Netherlands. Although Vermeer was an actual painter, he only painted about 40 canvases. Magdalena was not one of the them, but rather a figment of the author's imagination, and depicted extremely well in the film version. It shows the influence of art upon those who appreciate art. Vreeland focuses on bringing art to life through its alleged history. Her inspiration came after viewing artifacts in a museum and wondering how many hands and lives it went through to get to its current place. According to Vreeland, it was actress Glenn Close who suggested the near-sighted Cornelia to be the eccentric woman she portrayed. In the original book, Cornelia was 'Cornelius', but when the movie was made the producer could not find a suitable man to play the part, thus it was changed to be played by Close. I thought this movie was superb. Excellent cast, excellent script. The author was present and got a standing ovation, after which she took questions and answers. Worthy of purchase. I bought the book. Gail Gupton, author The 31-Day Diet of Spiritual Enlightenment and Seekers of Truth Review: No English subtitle on disk. - No subtitle on the disk, not good for hearing problem person ; sure be correct it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0000C3I8I | | Actors | Ellen Burstyn, Glenn Close, Kelly Macdonald, Phyllida Law, Thomas Gibson | | Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #131,135 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #6,644 in Mystery & Thrillers (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (53) | | Director | Brent Shields | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | MPAA rating | Unrated (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen | | Package Dimensions | 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 ounces | | Run time | 1 hour and 40 minutes | | Studio | Lions Gate | | Writers | Richard Russo, Susan Vreeland | ## Product Details - **Format:** Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen - **Genre:** Mystery & Thrillers - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 40 minutes ## Images ![Brush With Fate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719uTYU4QfL.jpg) ![Brush With Fate - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EpNtrR32L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Made From The Book, 'Girl in Hyacinth Blue' *by G***N on February 20, 2006* Based on the Bestselling book by Susan Vreeland, this is an excellent portrayal of the historical passing of an unknown and unseen painting by a famous artist. The author brought the painting's path to life by depicting the owners through centuries of time. 'Girl in Hyacinth Blue' was a finalist for Book Sense Book of the Year in 1999. It has become part of the curriculum for many schools and universities. I was privledged to meet the author, Susan Vreeland, and saw this film as a private theater viewing during a literary festival in Dahlonega, Georgia. Vreeland's novels have been translated into 25 languages. In Brush with Fate, the woman who lost the bid for the painting when it was up for auction was 'Magdalena', the girl in the painting and daughter of Vermeer, but now grown and poor. She wished to buy it back, but could not afford it. This is evident in the hard version, but Hallmark edited some scripting to allow for time. Also edited were scenes of the illicit affair to make it more for family viewing. The film was shot entirely in the Netherlands. Although Vermeer was an actual painter, he only painted about 40 canvases. Magdalena was not one of the them, but rather a figment of the author's imagination, and depicted extremely well in the film version. It shows the influence of art upon those who appreciate art. Vreeland focuses on bringing art to life through its alleged history. Her inspiration came after viewing artifacts in a museum and wondering how many hands and lives it went through to get to its current place. According to Vreeland, it was actress Glenn Close who suggested the near-sighted Cornelia to be the eccentric woman she portrayed. In the original book, Cornelia was 'Cornelius', but when the movie was made the producer could not find a suitable man to play the part, thus it was changed to be played by Close. I thought this movie was superb. Excellent cast, excellent script. The author was present and got a standing ovation, after which she took questions and answers. Worthy of purchase. I bought the book. Gail Gupton, author The 31-Day Diet of Spiritual Enlightenment and Seekers of Truth ### ⭐ No English subtitle on disk. *by R***U on November 5, 2025* No subtitle on the disk, not good for hearing problem person ; sure be correct it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and really enjoyed the movie as well *by J***L on October 20, 2017* I didn't actually watch my purchase due to it was damaged, but am giving the company five stars for their very prompt refund.... however, I ended up watching the movie later at a friend's, and really enjoyed the movie as well... I love well done historical fiction and this definitely is full of interest. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8420403-brush-with-fate](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8420403-brush-with-fate) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*