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Despite numbering at just 35, his works have prompted a New York
Times best seller; a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin
Firth; 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". In his lifetime, however, the fame of
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) barely extended beyond his native
Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was
largely forgotten, except by a few Dutch art collectors and
dealers. Outside of Holland, his works were 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, spotted a genius, and never
looked back. This 40th anniversary edition showcases the complete
catalog of Vermeer's work, presenting the calm yet compelling
scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe and the United
States into one monograph of utmost reproduction quality. Crisp
details and essays tracing Vermeer's career illuminate his
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. About the
series TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural
archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with
accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate
their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an
unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books
by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new
editions of some of the stars of our program-now more compact,
friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to
impeccable production.
His works have prompted a New York Times bestseller; a film
starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth; 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". In
his lifetime, however, the fame of Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675)
barely extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of
patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten, except by
a few Dutch art collectors and dealers. Outside of Holland, his
works were 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 details, and majestic planes of
light, spotted a genius, and never looked back. This edition
features the complete catalog of Vermeer's work, presenting the
calm yet compelling scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe
and the United States in one monograph of utmost reproduction
quality. Crisp details and essays tracing Vermeer's career
illuminate his 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.
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