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Vermeer

Bailey, Martin (Book - - 1995)
Vermeer


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An introduction to the work of Jan Vermeer.Johannes Vermeer of Delft (1632-75), known as 'the painter of light', was one of the most talented artists of the Dutch Golden Age. Only 36 of his paintings survive and little is known about his life, yet he is one of the most popular of the Old Masters. His

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An introduction to the work of Jan Vermeer.Johannes Vermeer of Delft (1632-75), known as 'the painter of light', was one of the most talented artists of the Dutch Golden Age. Only 36 of his paintings survive and little is known about his life, yet he is one of the most popular of the Old Masters. His tranquil and meticulously painted interiors, of such subjects as women writing or reading love letters, and men and women drinking together or playing musical instruments, are acutely observed and have an enduring appeal, both for their subject-matter and for the artist's breath-taking technique and sensuous handling of paint.Vermeer qualified as a master painter in the Delft artists' Guild in 1653 and remained in the town all his life. He was greatly influenced by the artistic milieu, particularly by the painters Carel Fabritius, Leonaert Bramer, Pieter de Hooch and Gerard Dou. This book illustrates in colour all his extant works, including the magnificent townscape, 'View Of Delft', and the allegory, 'The Art Of Painting', and provides an excellent overview of his work and technique.Includes 85 illustrations, 48 in colour.

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Authors: Bailey, Martin, 1947-
Statement of Responsibility: Martin Bailey
Title: Vermeer
Publisher: London :, Phaidon,, 1995
Characteristics: 126 p. :,ill. (chiefly col.) ;,31 cm
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