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Vermeer. The Complete Works (Hardcover)
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Vermeer. The Complete Works (Hardcover)
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This book brings together the complete catalogue of Johannes
Vermeer (1632-1675), presenting the calm yet compelling scenes so
treasured in galleries across Europe and the United States into one
monograph of utmost reproduction quality. With new photography of
many works, Vermeer's restrained but richly evocative repertoire of
domestic actions-ranging from letter writing to music making to
preparations in the kitchen-unfolds in generous format. Numerous
details emphasize the artist's remarkable ability not only to bear
witness to the trends and trimmings of the Dutch Golden Age but
also to encapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture,
expression, or look. In his lifetime, Vermeer's fame barely
extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of patrons.
After his death, his name was largely forgotten, with works outside
of Holland even misattributed to other artists. It was not until
the mid-19th century that Vermeer came to the attention of the
international art world, which suddenly looked upon his narrative
minutiae, meticulous textural detail, and majestic planes of light,
and spotted a forgotten master. Today, Vermeer's works have
inspired a New York Times best seller and a film starring Scarlett
Johansson and Colin Firth not to mention record visitor numbers at
art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington, DC; and special
crowd-control measures at the Mauritshuis, The Hague, where
thousands flock to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic and enchanting
Girl with a Pearl Earring, also known as the "Dutch Mona Lisa."
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